Registered Nursing Associations
Group
American Nurses Association
Website
www.nursingworld.org
Mission and objectives
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the only full-service professional organization representing the interests of the nation’s 3.1 million registered nurses through its constituent member nurses associations, its organizational affiliates, and its workforce advocacy affiliate, the Center for American Nurses. The ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the rights 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.
Group
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Website
www.ncsbn.org
Mission and objectives
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), composed of member boards, provides leadership to advance regulatory excellence for public protection. It also developed and oversees the NCLEX-RN examinations, which candidates must take before they can become a registered nurse.
Note: The NCSBN website contains links to Boards of Nursing around the country. To find a specific board of nursing on their site, visit https://www.ncsbn.org/515.htm.
Resources
Registered Nurse Career Profile
Want to work in a medical field with an enormous range of specialties? Think about becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). RN’s treat patients, teach patients and the public about medical conditions, and are a support system for patients’ families. They chart histories and symptoms, run tests to evaluate a patient’s condition, administer treatment, and aid in patient aftercare. RN’s work with the doctor on the case, assisting in exams or procedures. Read more . . .
Degree and Program Information for a Registered Nurse Career
To become a registered nurse, you must either have your bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN), an Associate’s degree in nursing, or a diploma. The Bachelor’s of Science in nursing is offered at certain colleges and takes roughly 4 years to complete. An Associate’s degree in nursing takes between 2-3 years to complete. Nursing diploma programs are offered by hospitals and take about 3 years to complete. Read more . . .
Interview with a Professional Registered Nurse
Do you have a question about becoming a nurse? Check out this interview with a registered nurse. Read more . . .
