The mission of the Alabama Association of Nursing Students is to foster nursing education, facilitate early unity among our future colleagues in nursing, and to optimize the nursing student's exposure to the numerous specialties and pathways in the ever-changing field of nursing.

Supporting Alabama Nurses since 1914. From our President...we must be there for nursing as a profession! Decisions about our practice are being made all the time, by the Alabama Board of Nursing, in Montgomery, Washington DC, and our employers. ASNA Pres. Ruby Morrison

The Alaska Nurses Foundation (AaNF) is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to increasing the public’s knowledge and understanding of the profession of nursing and factors affecting the health of all Alaskans, as well as, supporting research and education in the profession. We support nurses doing research in areas where their passion for the practice shines. The health of Alaskans is important to every nurse who practices and we believe nurses have first hand knowledge and ideas how best to promote healthy Alaskans.

The unity that the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association brings to the health care community is the foundation of its mission: to become the premier provider advocate and to support member’s quest to improve health and provide quality and affordable care.

AACN is dedicated to creating a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and families where acute and critical care nurses make their optimal contribution. Patients and their families rely on nurses at the most vulnerable times of their lives. Acute and critical care nurses rely on AACN for expert knowledge and the influence to fulfill their promise to patients and their families. AACN drives excellence because nothing less is acceptable.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the only full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.9 million registered nurses (RNs) through its 54 constituent member associations. The ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.

Arizona Emergency Nurses Association (AZ ENA), a not-for-profit corporation. AZ ENA functions as a specialty nursing organization for professional nurses committed to the advancement of emergency nursing, including education, legislative & injury prevention. AZ ENA is a state council that represents AZ emergency nurses for the Emergency Nurses Association.

Since 1919, the Arizona Nurses Association has been helping nurses navigate an increasingly complex healthcare environment. AzNA is the largest and most widely recognized professional nursing organization in Arizona with members from all practice roles and settings. While many organizations talk about what they will do for their members, AzNA has been delivering results benefiting nurses for over 85 years.

The Arkansas Nurses Association is the state's organization that speaks for professional nursing. We collaborate with all nurses and with other providers and consumers of health care to facilitate access to quality care for the people of Arkansas.

The NSNA Mission is to: organize, represent and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs; convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession; promote development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession; advocate for high quality health care; advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education; and develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future.

The California Nurses Association, and its national arm, the National Nurses Organizing Committee, is one of the nation’s premiere nurses’ organizations and health care unions. One of the fastest growing health care organizations in the U.S., CNA/NNOC presently has 75,000 members in 40 states, representing nurses at scores of hospitals, clinics, and home health agencies. Since 2000, over 19,000 RNs at 50 hospitals have elected to affiliate with CNA.

California Nursing Students' Association leads by example, creating a statewide community of politically conscious, technologically savvy, and socially aware nursing students. CNSA fosters the transition of the student to the role of the professional nurse through the development of leadership, activism, and advocacy. CNSA supports scholarship, volunteerism, and mentorship to influence nursing education and nursing care in California.

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The Colorado Nurses Association is a professional organization of registered nurses in Colorado. It is a constituent of the American Nurses Association. The primary purpose of this association is to provide direction and a voice for the profession of nursing and nurses as leaders in health care.

Founded in 1889, the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is Colorado’s oldest and largest home health care agency. The VNA, a nonprofit agency, was founded by community volunteers in 1889 as the Flower Mission to comfort Denver’s sick poor. VNA continues to respond to community health and medical needs by providing programs and services that foster health, independence, dignity and comfort for patients and their families. Today, the organization offers a wide range of services – from skilled nursing, wellness programs, rehab therapies and hospice care.

NSNA’s mission is to mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, and to convey the standards, ethics, and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the profession. NSNA is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma, and generic graduate nursing programs.

CTENA is the State Council of the Emergency Nurses Association. CTENA is a group of dedicated, professional Registered Nurses that work in the specialty of emergency nursing. The Association's focus is on improving patient care, providing quality continuing education, supporting nursing research, promoting the profession and sponsoring public safety programs.

The Connecticut Nurses' Association speaks with a unified voice for nurses across all specialties, in all forums. The Association exerts its organized influence on education, legislation, and compensation to protect and advance the practice of nursing and the health of the people in CT. We connect our members to each other and to our collective passion, power and purpose.

The Delaware Nurses Association is dedicated to serving its membership through identifying, developing, and promoting the profession of nursing as an art and science. The Delaware Nurses Association represents the interest of professional nurses in the state of Delaware. The Delaware Nurses Association also advocates for health care issues through legislative channels and regulatory activity, resulting in positive outcomes for all Delawareans.

The DSNA is a preprofessional organization for pre-nursing and nursing students enrolled in Delaware accredited diploma, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs. DSNA is a constituent member of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). The goal of DSNA is to promote the development of professional leadership in nursing students while providing a collaborative relationship with other members of the health care team and the community.

The Nurse Practitioner Association of the District of Columbia (NPADC) was founded in 1971 and represents the interests of all nurse practitioners in the area without regard to specialization. This non-profit organization serves as a forum for networking and lobbying on common concerns, ideas and issues affecting nurse practitioners in today’s health care arena.

The District of Columbia Nurses Association (DCNA) is the professional organization for registered nurses who live and/or work in the District. DCNA is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association, the only full service professional organization representing the nation’s two million registered nurses.

The Florida Nurses Association is the ONLY state organization that advocates for nurses regardless of nursing specialty or practice setting. We believe that nurses are the gateway to a healthier nation. FNA Mission Statement - To serve and support all registered nurses through professional development, advocacy and the promotion of excellence at every level of professional nursing practice.

The purpose of FNSA is - To aid in the preparation of nursing students for the assumption of professional responsibilities. To aid in the development of the whole person and that person's responsibility for the healthcare of people in all walks of life. To provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interest and concerns.

The GANS Mission is to: Organize, represent, and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs; convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession and NSNA; promote the development of skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession; advocate for high quality healthcare; advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education.

GNA is the state's largest professional nursing association for registered nurses in all practice settings. GNA has provided enormous support to advance the profession as a whole and nurses as individuals. GNA is positioned to advocate for you while you advocate for your patients.

HNA serves as the organization for nursing in Hawaii and strives to preserve the identity, integrity, and core values of the profession of nursing. HNA is the only-full service professional organization representing Hawaii's 10,000 registered nurses. HNA represents registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN), certified nurse aides (CNA), and Radiation Therapists in more than twenty bargaining units throughout the State of Hawaii.

HSNA is a group of students representing the state of Hawaii’s nursing students, organized with the National Student Nurses Association. Our program exists as a supplement to your school's current nursing organization. If your school does not have a student nurses organization, you are welcome to participate at the state level. If you aren't sure about starting a student nursing organization, let us be your guide.

Founded in 1933, the Idaho Hospital Association is a statewide, nonprofit trade association that brings hospital/health care leaders together to identify issues of mutual concern and to address these issues in a responsible manner that ensures quality health care for those we serve throughout

The NSNA Mission is to: organize, represent and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs; convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession; promote development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession; advocate for high quality health care; advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education; and develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future.

Our purpose is to - promote comprehensive school health programs, promote and advance the quality of health education and services in the school community, improve and maintain standards of preparation for school nurses, promote and advance the specialty practice of school nursing through continuing education, encourage membership in and collaboration with related professional organizations, provide a network of support for school nurses.

The Illinois Nurses Association is the pre-eminent voice for nurses in the state of Illinois. With over 100 years of exemplary service to our constituent members, the organization has consistently strived to address issues concerning nurses. As a result, this tenacity has translated into major improvements in working conditions, salaries, and employment contracts for our members.

Dedicated to advance and foster high standards of occupational and environmental health nursing to conserve worker health, prevent injury and illness, and to promote a health lifestyle. Vision: To be a professional nursing organization who knows how to meet the changing needs of our members; promote professional excellence through education and research; influence legislative, regulatory and policy issues; establish strategic alliances with Indiana State Nurses Association and other nursing specialty organizations; and promote internal and external communication with members, chapters, and AAOHN.

We are a multi-purpose professional association serving Indiana's registered nurses since 1903. ISNA works through its members to ensure quality nursing care and accomplishes its mission through advocacy, education, information and leadership.

The Iowa ENA is the national Association for professional nurses dedicated to the advancement of emergency nursing practice. ENA leads the way in knowledge, resources, and responsiveness for emergency nurses, their patients and families. ENA is a professional member organization recognized internationally for promoting excellence in emergency nursing through leadership, research, education, and advocacy.

The Iowa Nurses Association is the professional organization of registered nurses in Iowa. The mission is to promote professional nursing, to provide a unified voice in Iowa, and to advocate for the health and well-being of all people.

Kansas Emergency Nurses Association (KENA) is a not-for-profit organization in the State of Kansas. The purposes for which the corporation is organized are educational, within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including but not limited to the advancement of emergency nursing through education and public awareness.

The Kansas State Nurses Association is the professional organization for registered nurses in Kansas. It is a constituent of the American Nurses Association. The primary purpose of KSNA is to provide direction and a voice for the profession of nursing and nurses as leaders in health care.

Kentucky Association of Nursing Students is a pre-professional organization for pre-nursing and nursing students enrolled in Kentucky accredited diploma, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs. KANS is a constituent member of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA).

The Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) is the only full-service professional organization for the state’s entire nurse population. In addition to its role to promote the essential role of the registered nurse in health care delivery, the Association serves as an advocate for quality patient care in all settings. From the halls of Frankfort and state agencies to boardrooms, hospitals and other health care facilities, KNA is the strong voice for the nursing profession in Kentucky.

As a pre-professional organization, we strive to - Assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality health care. Provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interests and concerns. Aid in the development of the nursing students, their professional role and their responsibility for the health care of people in all walks of life.

The mission of the Louisiana State Nurses Association has grown to focus on the improvement of health care services for the community, to foster high standards of nursing, and to stimulate and promote the professional development of nurses. To accomplish this mission, the Association works together to promote, through appropriate means, standards of nursing education and nursing services as defined by the American Nurses Association.

MENA is the Maine state council of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). We are a not-for-profit organization and our main purpose is education. Our vision is to define the future of emergency nursing and emergency care through advocacy, expertise, innovation, and leadership. ENA is the specialty nursing association serving the emergency nursing profession through research, publications, professional development, and injury prevention.

Maine Nurse Practitioners Association is the professional organization for nurse practitioners who constitute the largest group among Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and number about 850 in Maine. NPs practice in a wide variety of clinical and other settings, including hospitals, private and public clinics and practices, educational institutions, correctional facilities, and more.

EN CARE is ENA's Injury Prevention Institute. EN CARE and ENA are committed to reducing the number of preventable injuries through public education. ENCARE's Philosophy: As emergency health care professionals, we have an obligation to educate the public on health and safe lifestyles. ENCARE's Mission: The mission of Emergency Nurses CARE is to reduce preventable injuries and deaths by educating the public in order to raise awareness and promote healthy lifestyles.

For over one hundred years, the Maryland Nurses Association has worked to be responsive to the changing needs of nurses while upholding the standards of excellence. Nationally, MNA has partnered with colleagues across the country to address issues around the Nursing workforce, education and the work environment. As the voice for nurses in the state of Maryland, we are at the forefront of promoting best practice standards by addressing educational, economic, ethical and legal issues that affect our profession.

The Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) is the largest and most powerful professional health care association and the largest union of registered nurses in Massachusetts. Serving as a voice for the nursing profession, the MNA works to advance it by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, providing collective bargaining representation and lobbying the Legislature and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.

MaSNA is a preprofessional organization for pre-nursing and nursing students enrolled in Massachusetts accredited diploma, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs. MaSNA is a constituent member of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA).

Your mission is ENA’s mission: to provide high-quality, compassionate emergency care to your patients, along with visionary leadership that supports, promotes, and protects the emergency nursing profession. Get involved and stay motivated! Join the Emergency Nurses Association.

The MNA, nurses’ voice for 100 years, is the largest nurses union in the state of Michigan. The MNA promotes the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, fosters high standards of nursing practice and lobbies the legislative and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and recipients of nursing services. MNA is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association and the United American Nurses, as well as an affiliate of the AFL-CIO.

Since 1905, members of the Minnesota Nurses Association have shaped nursing practice, protected nurses’ rights and improved health care delivery in Minnesota. The members of MNA are proud to be a “union of professional nurses with unrestricted membership.” It is a powerful community of nursing activists.

The mission of Minnesota Student Nursing Association is to provide a professional organization that will support nursing students as they complete their education and prepare for their career. The purpose of Minnesota Student Nursing Association is to Encourage and provide leadership opportunities, support students through guidance and to promote community involvement

MASN represents nursing students in schools throughout Mississippi including associate and baccalaureate degree programs. Through local SNA/SNO programs at each school, every student nurse has the opportunity to get involved to change the world around them. As a member of MASN, you can join other student nurses across the state in striving toward that common goal. MASN strives to provide for the highest quality of health care.

The Mississippi Nurses Association is in the business of taking care of nursing business. MNA is an organization of registered nurses inclusive of staff nurses, advanced practice nurses, nursing educators, nurse managers, school nurses and others who share a common interest in improving and advancing their careers and opportunities in the nursing profession. MNA provides valuable career services, professional development, networking and social events. Our members enjoy many benefits of association.

We are the professional association for Emergency Nurses in Missouri. Our purpose is -To promote the specialty of Emergency Nursing in Missouri. To work in collaboration with other health related organizations toward the improvement of emergency care in the state. To identify, monitor and influence legislation that relates to health care issues in the state. To assist chapters with development and coordination of activities. To promote the objectives of ENA as stated in Article II, section 2 of its bylaws.

The Missouri Nurses Association (MONA), a one-hundred year old association, is the only full-service professional organization representing Missouri's 70,000+ RNs, and is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association (ANA). Its mission is to protect and enhance registered professional nursing practice in all environments to assure quality, affordable and accessible health care for people in Missouri.

Mission statement: The Montana Nurses' Association promotes professional nursing practice, standards and education; represents professional nurses; and provides nursing leadership in promoting high quality health care.

NACNS, founded in 1995, exists to enhance and promote the unique, high value contribution of the clinical nurse specialist to the health and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities, and to promote and advance the practice of nursing. Members of NACNS benefit from national, regional, and local efforts of the Association to make the contributions of CNSs more visible.

NANN Vision Statement - The lives of all newborns, infants, and their families will be improved through excellence in neonatal nursing practice, education, research and professional development. NANN Mission Statement - The National Association of Neonatal Nurses is the professional voice that shapes neonatal nursing practice.

The mission of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses is to advance the specialty of orthopaedic nursing through excellence in research, education and nursing practice.

The Mission of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is Promoting optimal health for children through leadership, practice, advocacy, education and research. NAPNAP sponsors national initiatives to address high priority health care issues and needs for health professionals and children and families.

NASN represents school nurses on national and federal committees which affect health services to children. The National Association of School Nurses improves the health and educational success of children and youth by developing and providing leadership to advance school nursing practice.

NSNA’s mission is to mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, and to convey the standards, ethics, and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the profession. NSNA is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma, and generic graduate nursing programs.

NNA is the professional association for registered nurses in Nebraska. Since 1906, NNA has represented nurses and the nursing profession through legislation, political action, professional development and professional security. NNA represents nurses working together for the improvement of health standards and availability of health care services for all people.

The Nebraska State Student Nurses Association is a charter member of the National Student Nurses Association, a professional organization formed and led by student from all parts of the country. A student nurse’s association web site is a great way to organize a charter, keep members informed, and attract a broader audience by introducing ourselves to the community. We'll use this site to inform people about our student nurses association, share ideas, and organize events and activities.

NNA is an association of nurses working for nurses. We represent all of Nevada's RNs including staff nurses, nurse educators, nurse practitioners, school nurses and public health nurses. We take a comprehensive and multi-purpose approach to advocating the needs of all registered nurses in all settings.

The New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association is a non-profit organization. As a statewide professional association, it recognizes the common needs of its members. The association also recognizes the professional and political concerns facing nurse practitioners. NHNPA has always played a major role in facilitating and supporting appropriate changes in legislation that affect the nurse practitioner.

The New Hampshire Nurse’s Association is a not-for-profit membership association and the ONLY state organization that advocates for all nurses regardless of specialty or practice setting. The New Hampshire Nurses' Association, as a constituent member of the American Nurses Association, exists to promote the practice of professional nursing, advance the development of professional nurses, and improve the health standards and availability of health services for all people of New Hampshire.

New Jersey Emergency Nurses Association Objectives are to promote and implement the philosophy and objectives of the Emergency Nurses Association. To provide leadership by identifying and addressing issues affecting Emergency care and Emergency Nursing practice. To provide and promote continuing education opportunities. To liaison with other professional organizations and agencies.

The New Jersey State Nurses Association, a constituent member of the American Nurses Association, is organized for individual professional nurse members through its regions to participate in activities for the advancement of nurses and nursing and to promote the profession as an essential, independent and distinct social service.

New Mexico ENA is focused on furthering the clinical expertise of nurses practicing in the Emergency setting through support of educational programs throughout the state. No matter your level of experience, or the size of your emergency department, membership in ENA contributes to your professional growth.

The New Mexico Nurses Association believes all people are entitled to quality health care. The association is responsible to the recipients and providers of health care to foster high standards of nursing, to stimulate and promote the professional development of nurses, and to advance their educational, economic and general welfare

The NYS ENA is a non-profit state council of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). As a nationally chartered organization, NYSENA represents the interest of emergency nurses and their patients in the state of New York.

The New York State Nurses Association is the nation's oldest and largest state professional association for registered nurses. It also is New York's largest union solely dedicated to promoting the interests of RNs and their patients. With more than 34,000 members, NYSNA has been the voice for nurses in New York State for more than a century.

Being part of an organization like NCANS, NSNA, and our local ANS chapters we have benefited from new learning and networking opportunities at conferences and influenced the future of nursing education along with learning how to come together and support causes important to the profession of nursing and give back to the community.

The North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) is the professional association for all registered nurses in North Carolina. Through NCNA, nurses can become powerful advocates for our profession and for our patients.

Anesthesia is safer today than ever before, due in large part to the watchful care of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NDANA) is comprised of 190 nurse anesthetists, 95% of all CRNAs in the state. NDANA is a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), a professional organization for CRNAs with 28,000 members nationally.

The Mission of the North Dakota Nurses Association is to promote the professional development of nurses and enhance health care for all through practice, education, research and development of public policy.

The Ohio Nurses Association is a member-driven, full-service professional association and is the premier professional organization for Ohio's registered nurses. Organized in 1904 to secure a Nurse Practice Act to protect the citizens of Ohio, it has been promoting and protecting nurses, the nursing profession, and those who receive nursing care for over one hundred years.

LPNAO goals – to keep abreast of the nursing and healthcare changes and raise the standards of Practical nursing. LPNAO will promote the practice of practical nursing and help insure that the safety and changing requirements of the healthcare consumer are met.

ONA is the professional association for all registered nurses in Oklahoma. It is a community of nurses across all specialties and practice settings working to promote the profession of nursing. This community of nurses is working to address the issues that face nursing on a daily basis as well other issues of importance – nurse-force numbers, workplace safety, standards of care, scope of practice and patient safety.

Since 1981, VNA has served residents of Oklahoma with a variety of services. A Board of Directors consisting of private citizens governs VNA - a not-for-profit organization. A Professional Advisory committee composed of medical and health care professions, advise the Board of Directors concerning medical policies and procedures. The VNA is a member of the Visiting Nurse Association of America, which has addressed the health care needs of Americans since 1888.

The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is an action-oriented organization that represents the interests of emergency nurses and their patients. The Association's focus is on improving patient care, providing quality continuing education, supporting nursing research, promoting the profession, and sponsoring public safety programs.

The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) was founded in 1904 as the professional association for nurses in Oregon. A non-profit association, ONA is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association and the United American Nurses. ONA provides a variety of services to its members.

The Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners is the professional home for school nurses, open to all certified school nurses and school nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania. Associate membership is also available to individuals and corporations interested in school health.

The purpose of the PA State Nurses Association is to preserve and advance the identity, integrity, and the continuity of the profession of nursing and to serve as the professional organization and the official voice for registered professional nurses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In order to advance the nursing profession PA Nurses must strive to help support the nurses in the state.

Mission statement: To promote the best interests of its members, cooperate with the AANA, facilitate cooperation between nurse anesthetists and the medical profession, hospitals, and other agencies interested in anesthesia, and in general to advance the science and art of anesthesia.

The Rhode Island State Nurses Association (RISNA), a constituent member of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is the authority on matters concerning the profession of nursing and nursing practice in the state of Rhode Island. RISNA is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, and protection of nursing thereby improving the quality of and access to health care in Rhode Island.

The purpose of the association is to promote the professional status of nurses and to improve health care in South Carolina. We are committed to making a difference for nurses in South Carolina. The South Carolina Nurses Association is the official voice of nursing in this state, speaking out on health care issues on behalf of nurses and the public. SCNA is nurses - working and growing together.

The Student Nurses' Association of South Carolina (SNA-SC) is a pre-professional organization for pre-nursing and nursing students enrolled in South Carolina accredited associate and baccalaureate degree nursing programs. SNA-SC is a constituent member of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA).

The South Dakota Nurses Association speaks with ONE VOICE to support professional nursing through advocacy, communication, networking and collaboration across nursing specialties. The Registered Nurse is a patient advocate working to increase access to quality care, upholding standards of excellency for the profession, and implementing exemplary care in a highly visible fashion.

The Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TANA) is a nonprofit association whose purpose is to advance the profession of nurse anesthesia, enhance the art and science of anesthesiology, and facilitate the provision of accessible, affordable, high quality care.

The mission of the Tennessee Nurses Association shall be to promote and protect the registered nurse and to advance the practice of nursing in order to assure a healthier Tennessee. TNA will continue to work for professional nurses to help ensure that consumers receive quality, cost-effective health care and that nursing continues to speak with one strong voice.

The Texas Nurses Association (TNA) is a state-wide membership-based association of registered nurses (RNs). Founded in 1907, TNA is the oldest professional nursing association in Texas. Its members represent all segments of nursing practice - from bedside to administration, consulting to advanced practice, and education to legislation

Texas Nursing Students' Association, Inc. (TNSA) is a student nursing association dedicated to promoting professionalism and leadership for today's students. We represent over 3,000 student nurses from across the state preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses.

The Mission of UNA is to advocate for nursing individually and collectively in all aspects of professional practice thereby facilitating quality care.

The mission of USNA is to cultivate professional nursing through: Promotion of nursing practice Interactions among students, and Providing opportunities for scholarship and service in the community at large

The VNPA provides opportunities for education, professional growth, development and networking. This includes active input into healthcare policy and collaboration with all healthcare professionals. The organization will focus on expanded membership, increased visibility and enhanced opportunities for practice.

Vermont State Nurses' Association, Inc. (VSNA) has been the voice of Vermont registered nurses since 1914. Through VSNA, registered nurses can be involved in the decisions that allow you to practice the profession of nursing: health care, practice, and workplace legislation; practice standards and ethics; workplace issues including occupational health and safety.

The mission of the Virginia Nurses Association is to promote advocacy and education for registered nurses and to advance professional practice and influence the delivery of quality care.

Virginia Nursing Student Association is a student run organization that represents over 1200 future nurses throughout Virginia. We foster the professional and personal development of student nurses by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance. Our mission is to advance professional nursing practice through student mentorship, community service, and scholarship.

The WA-ENA is a non-profit state council of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). As a nationally chartered organization, WA-ENA represents the interests of Washington State’s emergency nurses and their patients. The WA-ENA mission is to support and promote professional emergency nursing practice, illness/injury prevention, and health promotion in Washington State.

WSNA is an association of nurses, for nurses. We represent more than 13,000 RNs including staff nurses, nurse educators, nurse practitioners, school nurses and public health nurses. Together in partnership with the American Nurses Association (ANA) and United American Nurses (UAN), WSNA provides a powerful platform to help professional nurses in our state achieve their goals.

WVENA's mission is to provide visionary leadership for emergency nursing and emergency care. Our members are staff nurses; ED nurse managers; administrators; clinical nurse specialists; pediatric, trauma, or flight nurses; pre-hospital coordinators; nurse practitioners; educators; and student nurses.

The mission of WVNA is to ensure a unified and powerful voice for all nurses, to advocate for enhancement and access to quality, professional, healthcare services for all citizens of West Virginia, and to promote the professional development of nurses to ensure the forward progress of our profession.

Some of the objectives of the WENA are to promote the specialty of Emergency Nursing, work collaboratively with other health related organizations toward the improvement of emergency care and serve as a resource for Emergency Nursing education and research…

The Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) is the official voice of professional nurses in Wisconsin. Whether it's broadening our professional horizons, getting the latest details on what's happening in practice, education, research, legislation, and other areas, or just feeling a need to share what we're doing, you have come to the right place. WNA is nurses - working and growing together.

The Wyoming Nurses Association is the professional organization for registered nurses in Wyoming. Our mission is to promote the profession of nursing, provide a unified voice of nurses, and advocate for a healthier Wyoming.

Some of the Goals of WSNA are to promote professionalism in school nursing, to assist school nurses to enhance their practice, to promote awareness of school nursing and to advocate for health care needs of Wyoming students…