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...]

The Licensed Practical Nurse Association of Ohio has been a driving force in making the general public aware of everything involved in practical nursing. Over the last 65 years it has worked towards creating awareness in this regard. Further this is an association that is all about protecting the welfare and interests of LPNs. Licensed practical nursing is often seen as the first step in nursing. This makes it even more important to protect the … [Read more...]

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners is an association that exists to enhance the practice of pediatric nursing. It is a professional association for PNPs and other advanced practice nurses who care for children and aims to advocate for children's health by: -          Providing funding, education, and research opportunities to PNPs, and -          Producing and distributing educational materials to … [Read more...]

Nurse anesthetists are individuals who are trained to provide anaesthesia before and during medical procedures. These individuals are registered nurses and are more affordable than anesthesiologists to employ, hence the growing demand for nurses with this skill. This is also one of the most highly paid subcategories of nursing. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) have been administering anesthesia for over 150 years. The Missouri … [Read more...]

The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties is an association that is dedicated to preparing a quality NP workforce to meet evolving societal health needs. If the healthcare system does not make an effort to keep up with the changes in society and technology or to adapt to the changing healthcare needs of the nation, the quality of the nurse practitioner force will be compromised. According to the National Organization of Nurse … [Read more...]

Kentucky Peer Assistance Program for Nurses is essentially the KARE program offered in the State for helping nurses overcome their addictions to substances of various kinds. More information can be found here. What many people do not realize is that nurses are in a position that could lead quite easily to substance abuse. This is not an inevitable outcome, but the risks are higher for nurses than for members of many other professions. The reason … [Read more...]

The Greater Capital Area Chapter of the American Nurses Association California or GCACANAC as it is sometimes called (although this is not an acronym that rolls easily off the tongue) is a subdivision of the American Nurses Association that operates specifically in California. Members of the Greater Capital Area Chapter of the American Nurses Association California will receive all of the benefits as members of the parent association, but in … [Read more...]

About At this point in time you may wonder what the Galveston Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses, or GCAPN as it is sometimes referred to, is. The Galveston Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses GCAPN is essentially a professional organization within the field of nursing. The main aim of the organization is to represent Advanced Practice Nurses in the Gulf Coast Area of Texas, making it a local organization that you would benefit from most if … [Read more...]