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 November 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.
Can Nurses With Doctorates Be Called Doctor in Clinical Settings?
By Zelda Meeker – When any healthcare provider introduces themselves as “doctor,” most patients may naturally assume they’re speaking to a physician. But what happens when the person using that title isn’t an MD, but a nurse with a doctoral degree?
HIMSS Report: Charting the Next Chapter for Nursing Informatics
At the intersection of clinical expertise and digital transformation, nursing informaticists are leading the charge in designing effective digital tools, building virtual nursing models, and ensuring ethical AI implementation. Read this HIMSS report.
NursesNOW Roundup October 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.
Attend Transform 2025 in Anaheim
Starts December 4th in Anaheim CA – Transform is AACN’s national conference specifically designed for faculty teaching in baccalaureate and/or master’s nursing programs. This annual gathering of nursing faculty features thought leaders who are redefining how professional nurses are educated and how they practice and provides opportunity for networking with colleagues and peers.
When the Past Overlaps the Present
By Natalie Bridges MSN FNP-BC – I was once on the other side of the call light. Now I’m the one answering it. I remember standing over an ICU patient at his bedside, the tape already disconnected from his NG tube, telling him how uncomfortable it was going to be to have it removed.
Streamlining Hospital Workflows: Alleviating Nurses’ Cognitive Burdens
By Zelda Meeker – Nurses are often expected to manage too much, too fast, making it harder to stay focused during high-stakes care. Redesigning workflows and integrating technologies with intention can help hospitals relieve some of that burden. Streamlined workflows don’t replace human judgment — they protect it by eliminating distractions and unnecessary steps.