National Nursing Organizations
Questions and Answers Updated 2026
ANA (American Nurses Association) - Answer- professional organization for RNs in
the US
- deals with professional scope and standards of practice
- addresses ethics, public policy, and economic/general welfare of nurses
- mission = advance profession of nursing
NLN (National League of Nurses) - Answer- organization open to all interested in
nursing, including nurses, non-nurses, and agencies
- foster development/improvement of nursing services and education
- conducts pre-entrance testing for potential students
- conducts achievement testing to measure student progress
- primary source of research data about nursing education
- provides voluntary accreditation
AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing) - Answer- national voice for
baccalaureate and higher degree nursing education programs
- goal = establishing quality educational standards, influencing nursing profession to
improve healthcare, and promoting public support of baccalaureate and graduate
education, research, and nursing practice
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) - Answer- national
accreditation for collegiate programs is provided through the AACN by this
organization
- not an arm of the AACN
- autonomous accrediting agency for baccalaureate and graduate education
programs
- ensures quality and integrity of baccalaureate/graduate programs
NSNA (National Student Nurses Association) - Answer- established with help from
the ANA and NLN
- national organization for students enrolled in nursing education programs
- voluntary participation
- where students practice self-governance, advocate for student/patient rights, and
take collective, responsible action on social and political issues
NLNAC - Answer- accrediting arm for the NLN
- accredits all levels of nursing education
LSBN (Louisiana State Board of Nursing) - AnswerWho is LSUHSC-SON approved
by annually?
SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) - AnswerWhos is LSUHSC-
SON accredited by every 10 years?
You must be approved to sit for NCLEX.
Questions and Answers Updated 2026
ANA (American Nurses Association) - Answer- professional organization for RNs in
the US
- deals with professional scope and standards of practice
- addresses ethics, public policy, and economic/general welfare of nurses
- mission = advance profession of nursing
NLN (National League of Nurses) - Answer- organization open to all interested in
nursing, including nurses, non-nurses, and agencies
- foster development/improvement of nursing services and education
- conducts pre-entrance testing for potential students
- conducts achievement testing to measure student progress
- primary source of research data about nursing education
- provides voluntary accreditation
AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing) - Answer- national voice for
baccalaureate and higher degree nursing education programs
- goal = establishing quality educational standards, influencing nursing profession to
improve healthcare, and promoting public support of baccalaureate and graduate
education, research, and nursing practice
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) - Answer- national
accreditation for collegiate programs is provided through the AACN by this
organization
- not an arm of the AACN
- autonomous accrediting agency for baccalaureate and graduate education
programs
- ensures quality and integrity of baccalaureate/graduate programs
NSNA (National Student Nurses Association) - Answer- established with help from
the ANA and NLN
- national organization for students enrolled in nursing education programs
- voluntary participation
- where students practice self-governance, advocate for student/patient rights, and
take collective, responsible action on social and political issues
NLNAC - Answer- accrediting arm for the NLN
- accredits all levels of nursing education
LSBN (Louisiana State Board of Nursing) - AnswerWho is LSUHSC-SON approved
by annually?
SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) - AnswerWhos is LSUHSC-
SON accredited by every 10 years?
You must be approved to sit for NCLEX.
