Nursing Careers

One of many specialty nursing organizations, the AMSN is dedicated to the needs of nurses who practice in the medical-surgical displine. The professional organization includes more than 10,000 nurses who are committed to improving patient care, enciting professional development, and connecting with other nurses in the field.

The Academy of Neontal Nurses serves as a resource and educational center for health care professionals who work in newborn care.

Comprised of highly-educated, accomplished leaders in the nursing industry, the Academy works to advance health policy and practice through creating, synthesizing and sharing nursing knowledge.

Not only for nurses, the AAHFN invites all healthcare professionals who are involved in heart failure patient care. The organization is dedicated to advancing education, clinical practice and research to achieve the highest standards of care.

This professional organization serves as a resource for aspiring and professional CRNAs.

The AANP represents the interests of approximately 155,000 nurse practitioners across the nation. The organization is dedicated to leading NPs in tranforming patient-centered health care.

Representing certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives, the ACNM sets the standard for midwifery education and practice in the United States.

A non-profit membership association for nurses and other holistic healthcare professionals. The organization's efforts resulted in holistic nursing as an official nursing specialty recognized by the ANA.

The ANA is a full-service professional orgnaization dedicating to advancing the voice of the nation's nurses. The organization fosters high standards of practice and promtes the rights of nurses in the workplace.

The APNA is the largest professional membership organization for psychiatric mental health nursing. The group is dedicated to wellness promotion, prevention of mental health problems, and patient care.

This non-profit membership association represents the interests of over 160,000 perioperative nurses. AORN supports its members through education, standards, and clinical practice resources.

The GAPNA provides continuing education and peer support for advanced practice nurses who work with older adults.

The NAPNAP supports members through funding, education, and research opportunities. Its mission is to promote optimal health for children through leadership, practice, advocacy, education and research.

A non-profit organization that represents 150,000 nurses from the USA, Easter Caribbean, and Africa, the NBNA's goal is to invstigate, define, and determine the heath care needs of African Americans. The organization provides continuing education programs throughout the year.

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health is dedicated to providing quality health care to all women, both in primary and specialty care. The NPWH advances a holistic approach that includes the patient's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.