American Nurses Association UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
American Nursing Association - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Only philanthropic organization
with a mission to transform the nations health through the power of nursing.
American Academy of Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - (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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Represents
AD nurses and AD nursing programs and individual members. Focus on enhancing the quality of
AD Nursing Education.
Sigma Theta Tau International - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
American Nursing Association - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Only philanthropic organization
with a mission to transform the nations health through the power of nursing.
American Academy of Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - (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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Represents
AD nurses and AD nursing programs and individual members. Focus on enhancing the quality of
AD Nursing Education.
Sigma Theta Tau International - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
