American Nurses Association
Mission Statement:
Nurses advancing our profession to
improve health for all.
Organizations
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Mission Statement:
Informing practice and policy worldwide
through research and scholarship.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Mission Statement:
As the collective voice for academic nursing, AACN serves as the catalyst for excellence and innovation in nursing education, research,
and practice.
American Organization for Nursing Leadership
Mission
Transform health care through expert and influential nursing leadership.
Vision
Nursing leadership–one voice advancing health for all.
American Journal of Nursing
Mission Statement:
To promote excellence in nursing and health care through the dissemination of evidence-based, peer-reviewed clinical information and original research, discussion of relevant and controversial professional issues, adherence to the standards of journalistic integrity and excellence, and promotion of nursing perspectives to the health care community and the public.
National League for Nursing
Mission Statement:
Promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of our nation and the global community.
News & Updates
NursesNOW Roundup March 2025
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
On-Demand Nurse Staffing: Meeting Fluctuating Healthcare Needs
Healthcare workforce management has always been complex, especially given the fluctuating nature of patient volumes. Traditional staffing models often struggle to keep up, leading to burnout among nurses and compromised patient care. Nursing shortages contribute to errors, higher morbidity, and mortality rates.
Creating an Efficient Nurse Float Pool in Hospitals
Balancing efficiency, care quality, nurse satisfaction, cost containment, and the inherently fluctuating nature of nurse staffing needs is challenging. Since the 1980s, nurse float pools have helped hospital staffing leaders strike that balance.
NursesNOW Roundup February 2025
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
Inspiring and Empowering Nurses at HIMSS25
By Whende Carroll MSN RN NI-BC FHIMSS – At the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, nurses will have immense opportunities for learning and networking that span several essential and timely nursing informatics specialty topics, addressing technology, data, health equity, education, innovation and leadership.
NursesNOW Roundup January 2025
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
Why Nurses Should Attend HIMSS25
As the healthcare landscape rapidly evolves, nurses play a crucial role in integrating new technologies and improving patient care. HIMSS25 provides nurses with access to cutting-edge insights, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities with industry leaders.