American Nurses Association – Questions & Answers
American Nursing Association ✔️Ans - Rename from Nurses Associate
Alumni in 1911. Represents all RNs in the US. Major Publication: American
Nurse Today. 8 pillars: Leadership, cornerstone documents, scope of
practice, care innovation, quality, work environment, safe staffing, healthy
nurse.
American Nursing Foundation ✔️Ans - Only philanthropic organization
with a mission to transform the nations health through the power of
nursing.
American Academy of Nursing ✔️Ans - 1973 it serves the public and
nursing profession through its activities to advance health policy and
practice, "Think tank" of nursing. Invitation membership, very prestigious=
FAAN credentials.
American Nurses Credentialing Center ✔️Ans - (renew every 2 years)
established by the ANA to develop and implement a program that would
provide tangible recognition of profession achievement after certification,
nurse must continue to adhere to specific requirements i.e. continuing
education
American Association of Colleges of Nursing ✔️Ans - National
organization for education programs at baccalaureate level and higher.
Concerned with development of standards, resources, promotes
innovation, research and practice to advance nursing education.
National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing ✔️Ans - Represents AD
nurses and AD nursing programs and individual members. Focus on
enhancing the quality of AD Nursing Education.
Sigma Theta Tau International ✔️Ans - Not for profit international
organization based in the US. Nursing Honor society created in 1922.
Mission is to provide leadership and scholarship in practice, education and
research to improve health of all people.
American Nursing Association ✔️Ans - Rename from Nurses Associate
Alumni in 1911. Represents all RNs in the US. Major Publication: American
Nurse Today. 8 pillars: Leadership, cornerstone documents, scope of
practice, care innovation, quality, work environment, safe staffing, healthy
nurse.
American Nursing Foundation ✔️Ans - Only philanthropic organization
with a mission to transform the nations health through the power of
nursing.
American Academy of Nursing ✔️Ans - 1973 it serves the public and
nursing profession through its activities to advance health policy and
practice, "Think tank" of nursing. Invitation membership, very prestigious=
FAAN credentials.
American Nurses Credentialing Center ✔️Ans - (renew every 2 years)
established by the ANA to develop and implement a program that would
provide tangible recognition of profession achievement after certification,
nurse must continue to adhere to specific requirements i.e. continuing
education
American Association of Colleges of Nursing ✔️Ans - National
organization for education programs at baccalaureate level and higher.
Concerned with development of standards, resources, promotes
innovation, research and practice to advance nursing education.
National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing ✔️Ans - Represents AD
nurses and AD nursing programs and individual members. Focus on
enhancing the quality of AD Nursing Education.
Sigma Theta Tau International ✔️Ans - Not for profit international
organization based in the US. Nursing Honor society created in 1922.
Mission is to provide leadership and scholarship in practice, education and
research to improve health of all people.
