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Nursing
American Nurses Association
"The American Nurses Association is a full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.6 million Registered Nurses through its 54 constituent state associations and 13 organizational affiliate members. ANA advances the nursing profession 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, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public."
Minnesota Nurses Association
"The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) is the professional organization for Registered Nurses and speaks for our members and for nursing to: To Promote the professional, economic, personal well-being of nurses. Uphold and advance excellence, integrity, and autonomy in the practice of nursing. Advocate for quality care that is accessible and affordable for patients and consumers."
Sigma Theta Tau: International Honor Society of Nursing
"Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing provides leadership and scholarship in practice, education and research to enhance the health of all people. We support the learning and professional development of our members, who strive to improve nursing care worldwide."
Nursing, by Specialty
Emergency Nurses' Association
"ENA's mission is to provide visionary leadership for emergency nursing and emergency care."
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
"Building on decades of clinical excellence, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) provides and inspires leadership to establish work and care environments that are respectful, healing and humane. The key to AACN's success is through its members. Therefore, AACN is committed to providing the highest quality resources to maximize nurses' contribution to caring and improving the healthcare of critically ill patients and their families."
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses
"Gastroenterology (GI) nursing is a specialty practice area in which nurses and associates provide care to patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal problems who are undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic treatment and/or procedures. This care is provided by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses and unlicensed associates (e.g., aides, assistants, technologists), and may occur in a variety of settings."
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
"Formed in 1985, the Academy, as the only full service organization for nurse practitioners of all specialties, has steadily expanded services to meet its mission to:
* Serve as a resource for nurse practitioners, their patients and other health care consumers
* Promote excellence in practice, education and research
* Provide legislative leadership
* Advance health policy
* Establish health care standards
* Advocate for access to quality, cost effective health care"
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
"The mission of NONPF is to provide leadership in promoting quality nurse practitioner education at the national and international levels. Through the support of the development of instructional skills and scientific investigation in nurse practitioner education, NONPF serves the public interest by assuring the preparation of highly qualified health care professionals."
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
"The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is a professional organization which represents the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing. It has over 4,000 members and is the largest national association of psychiatric nurses. The membership of APNA consists of nurses at both the general and specialist levels of practice. APNA fosters excellence in the domains of education, policy, practice, research, and organizational development. It influences these domains through core values of leadership, open communication, development, alliance, advocacy, diversity, stewardship, and professional ethics. These values are fundamental to APNA's vision, mission, goals and strategic plan. APNA is committed to facilitating and supporting opportunities for dynamic interaction and participation among the membership. We provide forums for collaborative relationships, partnerships, and networks with mental health consumers and other healthcare professional groups."
Oncology Nursing Society
"The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a national organization of more than 30,000 registered nurses and other healthcare professionals dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching, research, administration and education in the field of oncology. The ONS Vision is to lead the transformation of cancer care. The Society pursues this vision by initiating and actively supporting educational, legislative, and public awareness efforts to improve the care of people with cancer. The ONS Mission is to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care. The Society works to fulfill this mission by providing nurses and healthcare professionals with access to the highest quality educational programs, cancer-care resources, research opportunities, and networks for peer support."
Association of Operating Room Nurses
"AORN is the professional organization of perioperative registered nurses that supports registered nurses in achieving optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. AORN is the global leader in promoting excellence in perioperative nursing practice. AORN is composed of approximately 40,000 perioperative registered nurses in the United States and abroad. Perioperative nurse are defined as "those who provide, manage, teach, and study the care of patients undergoing operative or other invasive procedures."
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners
"NAPNAP is the professional organization that advocates for children (infants through young adults) and provides leadership for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners who deliver primary health care in a variety of settings."
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
"Since 1974, ARN has helped nurses stay on top of the skills and knowledge needed to provide top-quality rehabilitative and restorative care across settings, conditions, and age spans. Mission: To promote and advance professional rehabilitation nursing practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and research to enhance the quality of life for those affected by disability and chronic illness."
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing
"A leader among the nation's nursing associations, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) serves and represents more than 22,000 health care professionals in the U.S., Canada and abroad. AWHONN members are committed to delivering superior health care to women and newborns in hospitals, in home health and ambulatory care settings. AWHONN members' rich diversity of skills and experience make AWHONN the voice for women's health and neonatal nursing."
Health Information Administration
American Health Information Management Association
"The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is the dynamic professional association that represents more than 40,000 specially educated health information management professionals who work throughout the healthcare industry. Health information management professionals serve the healthcare industry and the public by managing, analyzing, and utilizing data vital for patient care -- and making it accessible to healthcare providers when it is needed most."
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
"The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society provides leadership in healthcare for the management of technology, information and change through publications, educational opportunities and member services."
American Academy of Medical Administrators
"Founded in 1957, the American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA) is the premiere association for healthcare leaders, to enhance their profession and community health. Our mission is to develop excellence in healthcare and leadership."
National Association of Health Data Organizations
"The National Association of Health Data Organizations (NAHDO) is a non-profit, 501C-3
membership and educational organization dedicated to improving health and health systems through publicly available health information. Established in 1986, NAHDO continues to monitor and actively shape national and state health information policies and provide technical support and assistance to our members. Our members include public and private sector health information professionals."
Occupational Therapy
American Occupational Therapy Association
"The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the nationally recognized professional association for over 50,000 occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. These individuals work with people experiencing health problems such as stroke, spinal cord, injuries, cancer, congenital conditions, developmental problems, and mental illness, in a wide range of practice settings including hospitals, nursing facilities, home health agencies, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, psychiatric facilities and schools."
Physical Therapy
American Physical Therapy Association
"The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing more than 63,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education."
Exercise Physiology
American Society of Exercise Physiology
"Exercise Physiology is the identification of physiological mechanisms underlying physical activity, the comprehensive delivery of treatment services concerned with the analysis, improvement, and maintenance of health and fitness, rehabilitation of heart disease and other chronic diseases and/or disabilities, and the professional guidance and counsel of athletes and others interested in athletics, sports training, and human adaptability to acute and chronic exercise."
American College of Sports Medicine
"ACSM advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine."
American Council on Exercise
"The American Council on Exercise® (ACE®) is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit. ACE pledges to enable all segments of society to enjoy the benefits of physical activity and protect the public against unsafe and ineffective fitness products and trends. ACE accomplishes this mission by setting certification and education standards for fitness instructors and through ongoing public education about the importance of exercise."
Subject Specialities
American Psychological Association
"The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 155, 000 members, APA is largest association of psychologists worldwide."
American Medical Association
"The AMA is the nation's leader in promoting professionalism in medicine and setting standards for medical education, practice, and ethics.
American Association of Diabetes Educators
"The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) is a multidisciplinary organization representing over 10,000 healthcare professionals who provide diabetes education and care. Membership is open to all health professionals with an interest in helping people live full and productive lives."
American Geriatrics Society
"The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people."
Gerontological Society of America
"The Gerontological Society of America was established in 1945 to promote the scientific study of aging, to encourage exchanges among researchers and practitioners from various disciplines related to gerontology, and to foster the use of gerontological research in forming public policy."
American School Health Organization
"The American School Health Association unites the many professionals working in schools who are committed to safeguarding the health of school-aged children. The Association, a multidisciplinary organization of administrators, counselors, dentists, health educators, physical educators, school nurses and school physicians, advocates high-quality school health instruction, health services and a healthful school environment."
American Burn Association
The American Burn Association and its members dedicate their efforts to the problems of burn injuries and burn victims throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries. Members of this international, multi-disciplinary organization of health professionals provide care and rehabilitation to burn patients, conduct burn-related research, educate burn team members, develop/implement burn injury prevention programs, fight fires, and address the psychosocial needs of burn victims."
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
"The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine is a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities, to promoting professional education for the treatment and management of these conditions, and to improving the quality of life for people with these disabilities."
Society for Critical Care Medicine
"The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is the largest multidisciplinary, multiprofessional organization dedicated to ensuring excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care medicine. With nearly 10,000 worldwide members, SCCM is the only organization that represents all professional components of the critical care team. The Society offers a variety of activities that promotes excellence in patient care, education, research, and advocacy."
International Women's Health Coalition
"IWHC believes that global well-being, and social and economic justice, can only be achieved by ensuring women's human rights, health, and equality."
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
"As the premier medical society for the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation, AAPM&R is the only organization exclusively serving the needs of practicing PM&R physicians. With more than 6,500 members, the Academy represents more than 87 percent of U.S. physiatrists and international colleagues from 37 countries."
American College of Preventive Education
"The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is the national professional society for physicians committed to disease prevention and health promotion. ACPM's 2,000 members are engaged in preventive medicine practice, teaching and research. Many serve on ACPM committees and task forces and represent preventive medicine in national forums, contributing to the organization's role as a major national resource of expertise in disease prevention and health promotion. ACPM was established in 1954."
National Stroke Association
"Our mission is to reduce the incidence and impact of this life-threatening medical condition. We’re here to save lives, improve quality of care and increase patient outcomes."
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
"The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) represents more than 6,000 physicians specializing in the field of occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) ... Founded in 1916, ACOEM is the nation's largest medical society dedicated to promoting the health of workers through preventive medicine, clinical care, research, and education. A dynamic group of physicians encompassing specialists in a variety of medical practices is united via the College to develop positions and policies on vital issues relevant to the practice of preventive medicine both within and outside of the workplace."
General
American Hospital Association
"The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. Close to 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 37,000 individual members come together to form the AHA."
Catholic Health Association of the United States
"The Catholic Health Association of the United States represents the combined strength of its members, more than 2,000 Catholic health care sponsors, systems, facilities, and related organizations. Founded in 1915, CHA unites members to advance selected strategic issues that are best addressed together rather than as individual organizations. It strengthens the Church's healing ministry in the United States by advocating for a just health care system, convening leaders to share ideas and foster collaboration, and uniting the ministry voice on critical issues."
American Public Health Association
"The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health."
National Rural Health Association
"The National Rural Health Association is a national membership organization, consisting of approximately 2000 members, whose mission is to improve the health and healthcare of rural Americans and to provide leadership on rural issues through advocacy, communications, education and research. The NRHA is a non-profit association headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with a government affairs office in Washington, D.C."
American Health Quality Association
"The American Health Quality Association represents Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) and professionals working to improve the quality of health care in communities across America. QIOs share information about best practices with physicians, hospitals, and nursing homes. Working together with health care providers, QIOs identify opportunities and provide assistance for improvement."
National Association for Healthcare Quality
"The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) is the nation's leading organization for healthcare quality professionals. Founded in 1976, NAHQ currently comprises more than 6,000 individual members and 100 institutional members. Its goal is to promote the continuous improvement of quality in healthcare by providing educational and development opportunities for professionals at all management levels and within all healthcare settings."
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