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...]

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...]