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
A Nurse’s Journey from Nursing Bedside to Nursing Leadership
NOW on demand, The Virtual Shift with host Tom Foley who speaks with Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer at Collette Health, a leader in Virtual Nursing. Christine joins Tom to celebrate National Nurses Week and her journey from bedside nursing to nursing leadership as well as her role at Collette Health.
Gen Z: Supporting the Newest Class of Nurses
Infographic from Collette Health. Today’s diverse ensemble of nurses has never represented such a vast landscape of generational differences in healthcare settings. Gen Z has lived through events and innovations that are unique only to them. Who are Gen Z Clinicians? What is Gen Z’s role in Nursing?
Virtual Care and the Next Generation of Nurses
Can every generation of nurses be convinced to persist in their profession long enough to experience the positive outcomes virtual care can offer? Take a look at this infographic from Collette Health.
Friday Five – Emerging Trends Reshaping Virtual Nursing
This week’s Friday Five is brought to us by Collette Health. According to Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, virtual nursing continues to evolve rapidly across healthcare settings. Drawing from experiences across diverse hospital systems, here are 5 emerging trends reshaping virtual nursing implementation.
Upcoming Nurses Events in 2025
Exciting things are on the horizon for our nursing community! We’ve put together a lineup of upcoming events designed to support, celebrate, and empower nurses at every stage of their careers. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, connect with fellow professionals, or simply recharge and be inspired, these events offer something for everyone.
A Nurse’s Path to Leadership: Why Human Connection Still Matters in Healthcare
By Kelley Smith MPH – My journey from bedside nursing to healthcare leadership might seem unusual to some. But co-leading a healthcare marketing organization has shown me that the same principles that make great patient care – empathy, understanding, and trust – are essential for successful business partnerships in healthcare.
NursesNOW Roundup April 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.