About The National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, also known simply as NAON, is a non-profit organization that exists for the specific purpose of enhancing the lives and careers of nurses who specialize in orthopedics. The association aims to promote nursing standards and ensure that they stay at a high level by: Educating its practitioners Promoting research Encouraging effective communication between orthopedic nurses and other … [Read more...]

What Is An Independent Nurse? An independent nurse is a nurse who has decided to work outside the confines of traditional nursing practice by starting her own business. This is a very brave step to take, but it can create an entirely new outlook on life for you as you will have many more opportunities than you did in the past. It is becoming more and more common for professionals in a number of different fields to head in the direction of … [Read more...]

About The Massachusetts Nurses Association The Massachusetts Nurses Association, MNA as it is frequently called, is a professional organization that exists to advocate for the needs and rights of nurses based in Massachusetts and to provide these individuals with a number of opportunities in education, career advancement, and personal development. In addition to improving the situation of its members, the organization also aims to improve health … [Read more...]

The League of Intravenous Nurses is "dedicated to providing support and knowledge to the healthcare community in vascular access and infusion therapy through education, current resources and networking". The organization plans to accomplish this mission by: "Promoting and providing professional opportunities through scholarly activity, networking and educational seminars. Establishing guidelines that promote safe, efficient and … [Read more...]

The National Nursing Staff Development Organization is an association that is aimed at advancing the specialty practice of nursing professional development for the enhancement of healthcare outcomes. Professional development as a specialty of nursing practice is defined by standards, based on research, and critical to quality patient and organizational outcomes. In short, this is an organisation that exists to ensure that the quality of nurses … [Read more...]

The National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) has the following to say on its website: “We teach nurses how to become thriving self-employed entrepreneurs, consultants, and/or business owners using their nursing skills and knowledge. We show you your options and help you select what's best for you. We offer business education and marketing strategies customized for nurses. We provide the support you need during your transition … [Read more...]

The National Association of Neonatal Nurses was founded with three main purposes in mind. Firstly it aims to address the educational needs of neonatal nurses. Secondly it aims to address the practice needs of neonatal nurses. Thirdly it aims to provide advocacy for all neonatal nurses. When the National Association of Neonatal Nurses was founded, neonatal nursing was a fairly new field that needed guidance. The National Association of Neonatal … [Read more...]

The National Association of Hispanic Nurses is an association that exists to advocate for the rights and work in the best interests of Hispanic nurses across the country. According to its website, the association has the following mission and goals: Mission NAHN is committed to advancing the health in Hispanic communities and to lead, promote and advocate the educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Hispanic … [Read more...]

The Louisiana Association of Student Nurses is an organisation aimed at providing student nurses within the state of Louisiana with the maximum number of opportunities possible. These opportunities refer to educational opportunities as well as to career opportunities. This is done through the provision of links to Louisiana specific job searches, preparation resources for the NCLEX examinations, scholarships and awards aimed at rewarding … [Read more...]