| Phyician Assistant Associations
& Links American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA):
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) is the only national organization
that represents physician assistants in all specialties and all employment settings.
Its membership also includes physician assistant students and supporters of the
profession. - http://www.aapa.org Physician
Assistant AIDS Network (PAAN): A not-for-profit organization formed to
promote networking, continuing medical education, and symposia for PA’s
working in HIV/AIDS care-- http://www.aapa.org/paan/
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants-
the Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) credential is a mark of professional
accomplishment, indicating the achievement and maintenance of established levels
of knowledge and clinical skills.
http://www.nccpa.net/
Physician
Assistant State Chapters
- Alabama
Alabama Society of Physician Assistants
- Alaska
Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants
- Arizona
Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants
- Arkansas
Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants
- California
California Academy of Physician Assistants
- Colorado
Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants
- Connecticut
Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants
- Delaware
Delaware Academy of Physician Assistants
- DC
District of Columbia Academy of Physician Assistants
- Florida
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
- Georgia
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants
- Hawaii
Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants
- Idaho
Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants
- Illinois
Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
- Indiana
Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants
- Iowa
The Iowa Physician Assistant Society
- Kansas
Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants
- Kentucky
Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants
- Louisiana
Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants
- Maine
Downeast Association of Physician Assistants
- Maryland
Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants
- Massachusetts
Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants
- Michigan
Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
- Minnesota
Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
- Mississippi
Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants
- Missouri
Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants
- Montana
Montana Academy of Physician Assistants
- Nebraska
Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants
- Nevada
Nevada Academy of Physician Assistants
- New
Hampshire New Hampshire Academy of Physician Assistants
- New
Jersey New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants
- New
Mexico New Mexico Academy of Physician Assistants
- New
York New York State Society of Physician Assistants
- North
Carolina North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
- Ohio
Ohio Association of Physician Assistants
- Oklahoma
Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants
- Oregon
Oregon Society of Physician Assistants
- Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants
- Rhode
Island Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants
- South
Carolina South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
- South
Dakota South Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants
- Tennessee
Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants
- Texas
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
- Utah
Utah Academy of Physician Assistants
- Vermont
Physician Assistant Academy of Vermont
- Virginia
Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
- Washington
Washington State Academy of Physician Assistants
- West
Virginia West Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
- Wisconsin
Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants
- Wyoming
Wyoming Association of Physician Assistants
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Physician
Assistant Specialty Groups -
IASCNPA - International Association of Sickle Cell Nurses and Physician Assistants.
AASPA
American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants ASEPA
American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants
APACVS
Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery APAP
Association of Physician Assistant Programs NAPA
Naval Association of Physician Assistants PHSA
Public Health Service Academy of Physician Assistants SAFPA
Society of Air Force Physician Assistants SAPA
Society of Army Physician Assistants SDPA
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants VAPAA
Veteran Affairs Physician Assistant Association ^back
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Physician Assistant
Programs Nationwide
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Nurse
Associations Air
and Surface Transport Nurses Association - Formerly the National Flight Nurses
Association. Membership and certification information, position statements, conference
and advanced course information, and hazard awareness reporting page.
Academy
of Medical-Surgical Nurses - A professional organization
committed to promoting high standards of nursing practice
in the areas of health promotion and prevention of illness
in adults. Certification information, events, and forum.
Alliance
for Psychosocial Nursing - Resource and lobbying force for nurses and their
patients containing memberships, meetings, a job bank, online journal, and discussion
areas for important issues and questions. Association
of Child Neurology Nurses - Includes mission statement, membership information,
application form, and members only area. Association
of Community Health Nursing Educators - Includes membership and publication
information, events. [Adobe Acrobat]
Association
of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses - Offers membership, chapter, and publication
information, online membership directory, job mart, and legislative updates.
Association
of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing - Provides access to news,
position statements, scholarship program, legislative agenda, job listings and
conference information. Baromedical
Nurses Association - Maintains and promotes standards of care in baromedical
nursing. Contains membership and certification information, news and legislation.
Chi Eta Phi Sorority - Professional association for registered professional nurses and student nurses (male and female) representing many cultures and diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Cystic Fibrosis
- Includes objectives, constitution, officers, events, meeting archives, and discussion
forum.
Dermatology
Nurses Association - Membership, workshop, conference and certification information,
job postings and calendar of events. Guild
of Saint Barnabas for Nurses - Inter-denominational Christian association.
Membership information, mission, goals, and chapter information. Hospice
and Palliative Nurses Association - Information about membership, publications,
conferences and certification. Infusion Nurses Society - Organization dedicated to advancing the delivery of quality intravenous therapy through stringent standards of practice and professional ethics, and promoting research and education in the intravenous specialty.
International
Association of Forensic Nurses - Membership information, news, calendar of
events, and bulletin board.
International
Association of Sickle Cell Nurses and Physician Assistants - Describes the
organization, provides membership details, goals, and objectives. International
Nurses Anonymous - A support and network organization for those recovering
from any addictions or co-dependency. Offers contact information. International
Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning - Promotes the development
of clinical simulation and learning resource centers. Includes mission statement,
board members, membership information, and resources. International
Pediatric Nursing Research Network - Offers background information, purpose,
and contact details. International
Society of Nurses in Cancer Care - Provides a communication network for national
and regional cancer nursing societies. Includes news, position statements, publication
and grant information, and calendar of events. International
Society of Nurses in Genetics - Dedicated to fostering the scientific and
professional growth of nurses in human genetics. Contains workshop and educational
information, research information and a discussion board. International
Transplant Nurses Society - Membership and publication information, calendar
of events, grant information, and employment opportunities.
League
of Intravenous Therapy Education - Promote the education of nursing professionals for
IV care through seminars and networking events. Contains membership, seminar and
publication information.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses - Promotes Hispanic nurses to improve the health of our communities.
Nurses
Christian Fellowship - Professional organization and ministry which strives
to bring a Christian outlook to nursing education and practice. Contact information,
resources and calendar of events.
Nursing
Ethics Network - Committed to the advancement of nursing
ethics in clinical practice through research, education and
consultation. Provides research reports, and online inquiries.
Nurses
Leadership Council - An independent body of nurse scholars who serve as advisors
to the Chlorine Chemistry Council, providing insight, assisting in the review
of scientific information, and recommending strategies. Mission statement and
articles. Oncology
Nursing Society - Organization open to registered nurses and other healthcare
professionals involved in oncology care. Pediatric
Endocrinology Nursing Society - Membership, grant, and educational information,
a discussion board, news, list of officers, and articles.
Professional
Nursing Association - A comprehensive nursing provider to individuals and managed
care facilities. Based in Cleveland Ohio.
Respiratory
Nursing Society - Offers mission statement, membership information, calendar,
and list of board members.
Service
Employees International Union Nurse Alliance - Includes news, forums and current
campaigns.
Sigma
Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - Honor society. Includes
membership information, news, conference schedule, awards, educational resources,
and strategic plan. Transcultural
Nursing Society - Promotes training of nurses in transcultural nursing in
order to meet the needs of all clients. Provides membership, conference and scholarship
information. Society
of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates - Is dedicated to the safe and effective
practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. Contains membership and scholarship
information, news, position statements, resources and newsletter. Society
of Pediatric Nurses - A broad-based pediatric nursing organization founded
for all nurses involved in the care of children and families. Society
of Urologic Nurses and Associates - Dedicated to excellence in the care of
the urologic patient and the advancement of urologic nursing. Contains conference
information and resources. Susquehanna
Valley Association of Pennsylvania Occupational Health Nurses - Organization
located in northeastern Pennsylvania serving nurses and professionals working
in the industrial setting. Includes membership and meeting information. Wound,
Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society - Offers membership information, legislative
news, position statements, publication information, fact sheets, meeting and conference
calendar, and educational programs. ^back to top School
Nurse Associations American
School Health Association - A multidisciplinary organization of professionals
committed to safeguarding the health of school-aged children.
Oregon
School Nurse Association - Includes membership information, board member list
and minutes, strategic plans, news, legislation information, and employment opportunities.
National Association
of School Nurses - A non-profit specialty nursing organization which represents
school nurses, and is dedicated to improving the health and educational success
of children. School
Nurses Association of North Carolina - Offers history, membership information,
standards of practice, and list of officers and representatives. The
National Association of School Nurses for the Deaf - Enhances the quality
of health education and services to Deaf students through education, networking
and promoting effective communication between Deaf and Hearing. The
National Association of State School Nurse Consultants - Promotes the health
and learning of the nations's children. Organizational, membership and meeting
information, position statements and links. ^back
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American Nursing Informatics
Association - An organization for informatics nurses promoting networking,
education and communication to advance the practice of informatics. British
Computer Society Nursing Specialist Group - Includes events diary, focus groups
on education, midwifery, nursing terms, mental health, and publications, and membership
information.
Canadian Nursing Informatics
Association - Site of the relatively new organisation that aims to be ' the
voice of nursing informatics in Canada'. Contains details of mission, goals, membership,
representation on other bodies, and meetings. Grupo
de Informatíca Nacional en Enfermería (GINENF) - The website of the Cuban
national group for nursing informatics (the site is in Spanish). It contains information
on activities, plus the contact details of individuals with responsibility for
specific areas (eg education).
IMIA-NI
website - The website of the international nursing informatics body, IMIA-NI.
It contains details of the organisation, meeting minutes and information on the
activities of subgroups and members. Links to its conference website are included,
plus the annual 'newsletters' containing reports from country representatives.
Nursing
Informatics Europe - The website of Working Group 5 (nursing informatics)
of the European Federation of Medical Informatics. Contains details of the aims
and history of the group, current representatives, and has a wealth of other information
including meeting minutes, links to conferences and annual country reports.
Nursing
Informatics Working Group of American Medical Informatics Association - Promotes
the advancement of nursing informatics within the larger context of health informatics.
Contains information on education, conferences, position descriptions, standards
and networking.
The
Ontario Nursing Informatics Group - Includes news, calendar of events, membership
information, publications, and discussion forum. South
Carolina Informatics Nursing Network - This is a group local to the South
Carolina (USA) area. The site has information about the organisation, how to become
a member, and meeting dates. It also has a member-only area and reports of activities.
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Boards of Nursing Alabama
Board of Nursing - Schedule of fees, position statements, nursing programs,
disciplinary actions, CEU information and newsletter. Alaska
Division of Occupational Licensing: Board of Nursing - Contact information,
application forms and license database search. Arizona
State Board of Nursing - Contact information and officers, Nurse Practice
Act and schedule of meetings,
Arkansas
State Board Of Nursing - Contact information,staff directory, registry database,
calendar, disciplinary actions, fees, forms, Nurse Practice Act and newsletters.
California Board
of Registered Nursing - Contact information, officers, calendar, license information,
diversionary program, disciplinary actions, Nurse Practice Act and publications.
California
Board of Vocational Nursing - Contact information, board members, schools,
complaint information, disciplinary action and refresher courses. Colorado
Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, practice
FAQs, license and complaint information. Florida
Board of Nursing - Contact information, license requirements, application
information, fees and FAQ. Georgia
Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members and staff, application
forms, fees, calendar and newsletter. Idaho
Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members and staff, calendar,
Nurse Practice Act, publications, program for recovering nurses and complaint
information. Illinois
Department of Professional Regulation - Contact information, board members,
license database, disciplinary and complaint information. Indiana
State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, license
verification information and renewal requirements.
Iowa
Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, schools,
license information and annual report. Kansas
State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, license
database, license information and fees. Kentucky
Board of Nursing - Staff directory, calendar, fee schedule, forms and publications.
Louisiana
State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar and
publications. Maine
State Board Of Nursing - Contact information and calendar. Maryland
Board of Nursing - Board members and minutes, calendar, committees and publications.
Massachusetts
Board of Registration in Nursing - News, calendar, rules and changes, applications
and forms, online address change, license check, FAQ and consumer tips.
Michigan
Board of Nursing - Calendar, FAQ, board members, guide to filing
a complaint, recovery program information.
Minnesota
Board of Nursing - Board and staff members, calendar, publications, news,
complaint information, change of name or address information. Missouri
State Board of Nursing - Contact information, schools of nursing, board members,
calendar, fees, how to file a complaint.
Montana
Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar and complaint
information.
Nebraska
Board of Nursing - Includes practice requirements, license lookup, consumer
brochure, and forms. Nevada
- State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members and staff, calendar,
scope of practice information, Nurse Practice Act, disciplinary actions, annual
report and consumer information.
New
Hampshire Board of Nursing - Board and committee members, calendar, newsletter,
rules and laws. New
Jersey Board of Nursing - Board and committee members, calendar and statutes
and regulations. New
York State Board of Nursing - Contact information, license requirements, forms
and fees. North
Carolina Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar,
Nurse Practice Act, forms and complaint information. North
Dakota Board of Nursing - Board and staff members, by-laws, fees, opinions
and policies, discipline information, schools and nurse advocacy program. Ohio
Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, online licensure
verification, minutes, annual report and newsletter. Oklahoma
Board of Nursing - Mission statement, board members, staff directory, license
verification and renewal, list of disciplinary actions, and investigation form.
Oregon
State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, schools
and refresher courses, Nurse Practice Act and consumer links. Pennsylvania
State Board of Nursing - Offers license information, notices, calendar, Nurse
Practice Act,newsletter, and consumer information. South
Carolina Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar,
fees, advisory opinions, schools, newsletter and complaint information. South
Dakota Board of Nursing - Board and staff members, FAQ, newsletter, opinion
and position statements, disciplinary process and assistance program. Tennessee
Board of Nursing - Board members, calendar, meeting minutes, policy statements,
schools, peer assistance, rules and regulations. Texas
Board of Nurse Examiners - Contact information, board members, scope of practice,
schools, calendar and consumer information. Utah
State Board of Nursing - Contact information, calendar, disciplinary actions,
and list of licensees. Vermont
State Board of Nursing - Describes purpose of organization, provides contact
information. Virginia
Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, schools,
disciplinary actions and documents. Washington
State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Contact information, calendar,
fee schedule and scope of practice decision tree. West
Virginia Board of Examiners - Contact information, board members, calendar,
FAQ and complaint information. Wisconsin
Department of Regulation and Licensing - Contact information, publications,
applicant and complaint information. Wyoming
State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board and staff members. ^back
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California: American Psychiatric Nurses Association, California Chapter - Includes membership information, officer list, job postings, calendar and continuing education programs.
California Emergency
Nurses Association - Represents and communicates with Emergency Nurses in
California and worldwide. Very politically active with links and information related
to healthcare/emergency legislation.
California:
Greater Capital Area Chapter of the American Nurses Association California
- Includes goals, news, events, and contact information. Serves an eleven county
area in the Sacramento and San Joaquin areas.
California
Nurses Association - Includes membership information, news, practice alerts,
press releases, newsletter, and consumer information. Colorado
Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates
and Practitioners - Offers membership information, president's message, and
calendar of events.
Connecticut
Nurses Association - The only state-wide, not for profit, multipurpose professional
membership organization for registered nurses in Connecticut. Florida
Emergency Nurses Association - This site supports the activity of the Florida
Emergency Nurses Association. Professional and public education in all areas of
emergency, trauma, and critical care nursing services in Florida.
Florida State Association of Rehabilitation Nurses - Based
in Ocala, Florida. Meeting information, resources and links.
Hawaii:
Philippine Nurses Association of Hawaii - An organization of Filipino nurses
residing in Hawaii. Includes history, officer list, news, events, and auxiliary
group information. [May not support all browsers.]
Illinois:
Northern Illinois Chapter of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses - Includes
background, events, educational opportunities, list of board members, and membership
information. Illinois
Nurses Association - Includes membership information, news, position statements,
calendar and practice issues. Indiana
Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Includes contact information,
calendar, e-mail list, and a jobs page. Indiana
Hospital Professional Employees Association - Contains information about Indiana
Hospital, Pennsylvania union, including current activities.
Indiana State Nurses Association - Resources to help advance professional nursing practice in Indiana.
Kentucky
Peer Assistance Program for Nurses - Promoting the early identification, intervention,
treatment, and rehabilitation of Kentucky's nurses who may be impaired by reason
of illness, alcohol, or drug abuse. Includes symptoms, treatment, and job issues.
Louisiana Association
of Student Nurses - Features mission statement, board reports, newsletter,
and organizational updates. Massachusetts
Nurses Association - Offers membership information and opportunities, news,
legislation updates, and collective bargaining information.
Michigan
Nurses Association - The professional association for registered nurses in
Michigan, the MNA helps nurses address the practice, political and professional
issues affecting RNs.
Missouri State
Association of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. - Includes mission, history,
president's message, officer list, news, convention information, list of programs,
and membership information. Nebraska
Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Professional organization emphasizing
education and networking, with meetings, educational programs, and statewide activities
in Nebraska. Nevada
Organization of Nurse Leaders - Includes mission statement, goals, membership
information, application, and calendar of events. New
Jersey State Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Offers mission statement,
and list of state officers. [Graphics intensive] New
Jersey State Nurses Association - Local chapter of the American Nurses Association.
Provides membership information, events, a newsletter, educational opportunities
and links. New
Jersey State Nurses Association: Forum of Nurses in Advanced Practice - Organization
enhancing the roles of Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists. News,
educational opportunities, membership information and a listserv.
New
York: Council of Practical Nurse Programs of New York State - Offers information
about LPN schools, frequently asked questions, and LPN to RN programs in New York
State. New York
State Nurses Association - Advances the standards of practice, education and
research. Contains membership information, practice alerts and political action
information. Ohio
Directors of Nursing in Long Term Care - Mission statement, membership information,
scholarships, and events. Ohio:
Greater Cleveland Nurses Association - Represents nurses in Cuyahoga and Geauga
counties in northeast Ohio. Includes membership information, legislative updates,
and calendar. Ohio
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates - A regional society affiliated
with the Society of Gastroenterolgy Nurses and Associates. Includes membership
and legislative information, news and resolutions.
Pennsylvania State
Nurses Association - Includes mission statement, board members, news, and
membership application.
Texas
Nurses Association - Offers membership information, news, calendar of events,
and online continuing education courses.
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National
Nursing Associations (USA)
Alpha
Tau Delta - A national fraternity for professional nurses to promote growth
through networking. Membership information, history and traditions, and list of
awards. American
Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing - National organization of professional
nurses working within an ambulatory setting. Membership application, certification
and conference information. American
Assembly for Men in Nursing - Provides a forum to discuss and influence factors
which affect men as nurses. Membership and convention information, online forum.
American Association
for the History of Nursing - Fosters the importance of history in guiding
the future of nursing. Membership and conference information, online gift shop,
and nursing history calendar. Also provides photographs of the graves of historically
significant nurses with short biographies. American
Association of Colleges of Nursing - Advancing education and research for
the largest health profession. View headline nursing news, upcoming conference
details and membership information. American
Association of Diabetes Educators - A multidisciplinary organization of health
professionals who teach people with diabetes. Contains membership and chapter
information, position statements and resources. American
Association of Legal Nurse Consultants - Dedicated to the professional enhancement
of registered nurses practicing in a consulting capacity in the legal field. Conference,
certification information and educational resources provided. American
Association Of Managed Care Nurses - Established in 1994 in response to an
identified need to educate nurses about managed healthcare. Membership, chapter,
certification and conference information. American
Association of Neuroscience Nurses - Dedicated to improving the care of the
neuroscience patient and to furthering the interests of health professionals in
the neurosciences. Membership information, events, and bulletin board. American
Association of Nurse Anesthetists - Includes membership, conference, and patient
information, position statements and accredited programs. The
American Association of Nurse Attorneys - Association for nurse attorneys,
nurses in law school, and lawyers in nursing school, as well as other interested
professionals. Membership, conference and foundation information, history and
chat area. American
Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Professional association for registered
nurses who provide on-the-job health care for the nation's workers. Contains membership,
conference and educational information, job postings and discussion boards. American
Association of Office Nurses - Promotes recognition and professionalism of
office nursing. Contains membership information and resources. American
Association of Spinal Cord Nurses - Includes membership information, bylaws,
position statements, events, and legislative updates. American
Board for Occupational Health Nurses - Includes mission, news, frequently
asked questions, and certification information. American
Board of Nursing Specialties - Maintains a national peer review program for
nursing specialty certifications. Includes history, standards, and lists of regular
and associate members. American
College of Nurse Practitioners - National non-profit organization founded
in 1993 in response to the need of having a unifying voice for all nurse practitioner
associations in Washington DC. Includes legislative news, calendar, list of affiliate
organizations. American
Holistic Nurses Association - Provides membership, certification and conference
information, online chat and message boards. American
Nephrology Nurses Association - Open to nurses and other healthcare professionals
involved in the care of nephrology patients. Site contains membership information,
job postings, legislative news, and journal abstracts. American
Academy of Nursing - An organization of distinguished leaders in the field
of nursing who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the
profession and to health care. Includes membership information, news, and events.
American Nurses
Association - Represents the interests of the nation's 2.6 million registered
nurses. Membership, conference and certification information, publications, legislation
and CEUs online. American
Nursing Informatics Association - Offers membership and certification information,
educational and networking opportunities, and conferences. American
Organization of Nurse Executives - Represents nursing leaders who improve
healthcare. Contains news, publications, membership and conference information.
American Pediatric
Surgical Nurses Association - Offers membership and conference details, continuing
education articles, and a partial history. The
American Psychiatric Nurses Association - The organization's official website
with membership information, APNA Journal, job links, news and resources. American
Radiological Nurses Association - Promotes excellence and continuity of patient
care in diagnostic or therapeutic imaging environments. Contains membership, educational
and certification information. American
Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses - Represents nurses practicing in all phases
of ambulatory surgery, preanesthesia and postanesthesia care. Includes membership
information, position statements, list of publications, and scholarship programs.
National Association
of Clinical Nurse Specialists - Promotes and enhances the contribution of
clinical nurse specialists to the health of individuals and communities. National
Association of Hispanic Nurses - Information on membership, local chapters,
conferences, journal, scholarships, awards, and newsletter. National
Association of Independent Nurses - Offers mission statement, membership information,
services, books, and frequently asked questions. National
Association of Neonatal Nurses - NANN has news, membership and meeting information,
research projects, and links. National
Association of Orthopaedic Nurses - Promotes education and research related
to nursing care of persons with orthopaedic conditions. Contains membership, certification,
educational and legislative information. The
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners - American
professional organization of pediatric health care practitioners stressing infant
and child disease prevention, growth and development, treatment of illnesses.
National Black
Nurses' Association - Dedicated advancement of African-American nurses and
improving the healthcare of African-Americans. National
Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners - Organization for advanced
practice nurses interested in the health care of older adults. Membership, committee
and conference information. National
League for Nursing. - The accrediting body for nursing education programs:
Site provides nursing testing and exams, books, continuing education, achievement
exams, and diagnostic readiness tests. National
Nursing Staff Development Organization - Advances the specialty of staff development.
Contains news, trends, programs, resources and a discussion forum. National
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing - Advocate for associate degree
nursing education practice, promoting collaboration in charting the future of
health care education and delivery. View membership and officer information, and
discussion board. National
Rural Health Association - Seeks to improve the health of rural Americans,
and to provide leadership on rural health issues. News, publications, membership
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Anesthetist Links
American
Association of Nurse Anesthetists - Founded in 1931, the
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is the professional
association representing more than 28,000 Certified Registered
Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) nationwide. The AANA promulgates
education, and practice standards and guidelines, and affords
consultation to both private and governmental entities regarding
nurse anesthetists and their practice.
American
Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) - The American Society of Anesthesiologists
is an educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized
to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology
and improve the care of the patient. CRNA
World - A website designed to assist Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
with products, educational links and information resources of interest. Society
for Ambulatory Anesthesia - The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia or SAMBA,
a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to advance the study and growth of ambulatory
anesthesia and to encourage high ethical and professional standards by fostering
and encouraging research, education and scientific progress in ambulatory. Society
for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perintology - Founded in 1968 to provide a forum
for discussion of problems unique to the peripartum period, SOAP is comprised
of anesthesiologists, obstetricians, pediatricians, and basic scientists who share
an interest in the care of the pregnant patient and the newborn. Society
for Pediatric Anesthesia - Provides a useful source of information for pediatric
anesthesia providers. Society
of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists - The SCA is an international organization
of over 6,000 cardiac, thoracic, and vascular anesthesiologists that promotes
excellence in clinical care, education, and research in the subspecialty. ^back
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Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Alaska
Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Arizona
Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists
California
California Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Colorado
Colorado Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Connecticut
Connecticut Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Florida
Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Georgia
Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Hawaii
Hawaii Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Idaho
Idaho Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Illinois
Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Indiana
Indiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Iowa
The Iowa Physician Assistant Society
Kansas
Kansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Kentucky
Kentucky Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Louisiana
Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Maine
Downeast Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Maryland
Maryland Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Michigan
Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Minnesota
Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Mississippi
Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Missouri
Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Montana
Montana Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Nebraska
Nebraska Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Nevada
Nevada Association of Nurse Anesthetists
New
Hampshire New Hampshire Association of Nurse Anesthetists
New
Jersey New Jersey State Society of Nurse Anesthetists
New
Mexico New Mexico Association of Nurse Anesthetists
New
York New York State Society of Nurse Anesthetists
North
Carolina North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists
North
Dakota North Dakata Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Ohio
Ohio Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Oregon
Oregon Society of Nurse Anesthetists
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Society of Nurse Anesthetists
South
Carolina South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists
South
Dakota South Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Tennessee
Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Texas
Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Utah
Utah Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Virginia
Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Washington
Washington State Association of Nurse Anesthetists
West
Virginia West Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists Washington
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Associations and Links American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - Organization promoting the standards
of health care delivered by Nurse Practitioners, and acting as a forum for all
Nurse Practitioner specialties. American
Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) - A Nurse Practitioner organization
promoting higher-degree Nurse Practitioner education programs.
American
Nurses Association (ANA) - A national organization representing Registered
Nurses (RNs) through the United States.
American
Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) - National organization providing
leadership, professional development, advocacy, and research to advance NP practice
and to shape healthcare public policy.
Fitzgerald
Health Education Associates (FHEA) - NP-owned company dedicated to helping
nurse practitioners, advanced practice and ambulatory care nurses achieve certification
and to maintain professional competence by providing live continuing education
seminars, web and computer based learning courses, audio/video learning modules
and books.
National
Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) - The National
Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (formerly the National Association
of Nurse Practitioners in Reproductive Health) was founded in 1980. NPWH's mission
is to assure the provision of quality health care to women of all ages by nurse
practitioners. NPWH defines quality health care to be inclusive of an individual's
physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
National
Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) - Nurse Practitioner
organization promoting quality nurse practitioner education. National
League for Nursing - organization advancing quality nurse practitioner education.
NP
Central - NP Central is a non-profit organization dedicated to the practice
development, advancement and educational support of Nurse Practitioners and to
the promotion of accessible, quality, health care to the consumer.
Nurse Practitioner State Associations
- Alaska Alaska Nurse Practitioner Association
- Arizona Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council
- California California Association for Nurse Practitioners
- Colorado Colorado Society of Advanced Practice Nurses
- DC Nurse Practitioner Association of the District of Columbia
- Florida Florida Nurse Practitioner Network
- Idaho Nurse Practitioners of Idaho
- Iowa Iowa Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Louisiana Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Maine Maine Nurse Practitioner Association
- Maryland The Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland
- Massachusetts Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- Michigan Michigan Nurses Association Advanced Practice Nursing
- Minnesota Association of Southeast Minnesota Nurse Practitioners
- Nebraska Nebraska Nurse Practitioners
- New Hampshire New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association
- New Jersey New Jersey State Nurses Association Forum of Nurses in Advanced Practice
- New Mexico New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council
- New York The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State
- North Carolina Metrolina Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- Ohio Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses
- Oklahoma Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner Association
- Oregon Nurse Practitioners of Oregon
- Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- Rhode Island Rhode Island Nurse Practitioner Council
- South Carolina South Carolina Nurses Association Advanced Practice Chapter
- South Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association of South Dakota
- Tennessee Northeast Tennessee Nurse Practitioners Association
- Texas Texas Nurse Practitioners
- Utah Utah Nurse Practitioners
- Vermont Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
- Virginia Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners
- Wisconsin Wisconsin Nurses Association Advanced Practice Nurse Forum
More
Nurse Practitioner Links
ACNP
American College of Nurse Practitioners
APEA
Advanced Practice Education Associates
AHRQ
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
AAFP
American Academy of Family Physicians
AAP
American Academy of Pediatrics
ACOG
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
AHA
American Heart Association
AMWA
American Medical Women's Association
AMCC
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation
ARIA
Arthritis Research Institute of America
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CMS
Centers for Medicare & Medicade Services (formerly, HCFA)
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
NAPNAP
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
NABCO
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
NCBCO
National Conference of Gerontologic Nurse Practitioners
NGCH
National Guideline Clearinghouse
NIH
National Institutes of Health
Reuters
Health News Todays Health News
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Nurse Specialist Links National
Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) - Professional organization
promoting the contribution of the Clinical Nurse Specialist to the Healthcare
community. American
Nurses Association (ANA) - 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. ^back to top Nurse
MidWife Associations and Links The
ACNM Certification Council - The national certifying body for graduates of
nurse-midwifery and accredited midwifery training programs. American
College of Nurse Midwives, Illinois Chapter - Resource for nurse midwives
in Illinois. Links to midwifery practices, and job opportunities. American
College of Nurse-Midwives - Information on nurse-midwifery care, women's health,
prenatal care, childbirth, finding nurse-midwives, education, certification, and
questions to ask. American
College of Nurse-Midwives, San Diego Chapter - Includes philosophy, membership
information, officer list, events, meeting minutes, and legislative news. Association
of Ontario Midwives - Combines the resources of the Ontario Midwives. Includes
links, fact sheets and career opportunities for midwives Association
of Radical Midwives - A group of midwives, students and others who are committed
to improving maternal care by the National Health Service, UK. Australian
College of Midwives Incorporated - The professional body for midwives in Australia.
Information about midwifery education, calendar of events, and membership. Site
requires Macromedia Flash. Citizens
for Midwifery - Promoting citizen and consumer awareness of midwifery and
childbirth. College
of Midwives - American College of Domiciliary Midwives home page. Information
for midwives, consumers, and links to other midwifery schools and organizations.
Located in CA. Colorado
Alliance of Independent Midwives - Information about homebirth midwifery in
Colorado. Educational and practice links for midwives and pregnant women. The
vision is for pregnant woman in Colorado to have access to midwifery care within
her community. Activities are guided by the values of education, empowerment,
inclusion, nurturance. Columbus
Midwives and Doulas Club - A club promoting and supporting midwifery, labour
and delivery nurses, and doulas who advocate for clients in the birthing environment
and support childbirth options. Connecticut
Midwife - Find a certified nurse-midwife in Connecticut by practice location
or birth site. Learn about midwifery care. Links to womens health sites. Foundation
for the Advancement of Midwifery, Inc. - Non-profit organization dedicated
to educating the general public and policy makers regarding the midwifery model
of care as a quality health care option, increasing access to midwifery care and
improving the quality of midwifery care. Home
Birth Association of North Dallas - Association supporting home birth and
midwifery. Information about monthly meetings and referrals to midwives and doulas
in Dallas, Texas metro area. Independent
Midwives Association (UK) - Founded in July 1985. The Association disseminates
information about independent midwives, and lobbies for the traditional role of
the midwife. The site includes a comprehensive register of midwives belonging
to the IMA. International
Confederation of Midwives - Vision, mission, statements, and code of ethics
for this international organization. Kentucky
Alliance for the Advancement of Midwifery - Grassroots organization dedicated
to improving standards of maternity care. Long
Island Midwives.com - Educational outreach service and directory for nurse/midwives,
childbirth educators, and doulas practicing on Long Island. Massachusetts
Friends of Midwives - Consumer organization supporting midwifery and the midwifery
model of care. Directory of birthing resources. Midwife
Associations Database - Comprehensive list of international midwifery associations,
listed by geographical locations. Midwifery
Options for Mothers - Educates and promotes autonomous midwifery in Virginia.
Has a newsletter and photo page, and details about upcoming events. Midwifery
Organizations - Index to midwifery organizations with links and contact information.
Midwives
Alliance of New York - Describes the professional status of midwifery in New
York, and supports traditional direct entry and certified professional midwives.
Midwives Alliance
of North America - Organization of North American midwives and their advocates
with the central mission to promote midwifery as a quality health care option
for North American families. Midwives
Alliance of West Virginia - Provides education, support and advocacy to lay
and professional midwives. The
Midwives' Association of Washington State (MAWS) - Non-profit organization
of Licensed Midwives and Certified Nurse Midwives in Washington State. Provides
resources, referrals, and information for pregnant women and midwives about midwifery.
Includes a directory of midwives. National
Association of Childbirthing Centers - Information about birth centers, stories,
workshops and a bookstore. National
Board of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting - Scotland Secretary of State
body responsible for ensuring standards of education and training for nurses,
midwives and health visitors in Scotland. New
Zealand College of Midwives - Information about pregnancy and birth, and midwifery
practices New Zealand. North
American Registry of Midwives (NARM) - The certifying organization recognizing
multiple routes of entry into midwifery and includes verification of knowledge
and skills and the successful completion of both a written examination and skills
assessment. Ohio
Friends of Midwives - Organization which promotes homebirth, the use of direct-entry
midwives, and the midwifery model of care. Describes role of midwives, routes
to practice, and membership information. Oregon
Board of Direct Entry Midwifery - Sets practice standards, administers exams,
monitors peer review, and has the authority to revoke licensure and issue civil
penalties. Oregon
Midwifery Council - State professional association for direct entry midwives
established in 1977. Includes a description of the midwifery model of care, and
a directory of midwifery practices in the state of Oregon. Tennessee
Midwives Association - Organization of midwives, aspiring midwives, and childbirth
educators. Texans for
Midwifery - State-wide organization supporting midwives in Texas. Reference
information and referrals to local chapters. Washington
State Midwives - Information for midwives, consumers, about midwifery and
women's health. Links to handouts and web sites to other sites, including birth
options, health links, and health concerns of women. Welsh
National Board - Monitors educational and professional standards of nurses,
midwives and health visitors. Wisconsin
Certified Nurse Midwife Network - Resources for consumers in Wisconsin. Locate
a midwife, and learn about midwifery and midwifery education. ^back
to top Additional Employment
Resources Access
Care Inc. - Canadian employment agency for nurses, located in Toronto, Ontario.
Access CRNA,
LLC - Offers placement in the low country of South Carolina and nationally,
including locum tenens and permanent positions. Includes history, benefits, testimonials,
employer information, and application packet. Access
Nurses - Offers traveling positions throughout the United States. Includes
benefits and featured positions. Acclaim
Recruitment - Nursing agency based in Australia links to jobs in USA, UK and
overseas for casual contract and permanent positions. Across
America Med Staffing - Offers traveling positions. Includes background and
contact information. Acute
Nursing Specialties - Supplemental staffing service. Includes list of services,
benefits, and contact information. Ad
Service for Nurses - Free ad service for the nursing profession. Post or browse
"help wanted" ads. All nursing specialities: RN, LPN, nurses aids, home health
care, private nursing, and acute care. Adevia
Health Nurse Recruitment - Recruits registered nurses internationally for
jobs in the UK and USA. Specialises in Eastern Europe, India and China. Advantage
Nursing Services - Staffs private duty pediatric home care in Missouri, Illinois
and Florida. Includes benefits, staff requirements, and open positions. Aegis
Management Group - Recruits internationally for positions throughout the United
States. Includes news, list of services, and contact information. Agape
Nursing and Home Care Services - Nurse recruitment agency specializing in
nursing jobs in the UK. Akamai
Healthcare Solutions - Offers temporary assignments, and also recruits from
the Phillipines and internationally for positions in the USA. Includes requirements,
benefits, and frequently asked questions. Alda
Professional Placement Services - Recruits nurses internationally for permanent
and temporary employment in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Includes frequently asked questions, career tips, and employer information.
All
Health Staffing - Offers travel and permanent placement
opportunities. Includes list of specialties, frequently asked
questions, qualifications, available positions, and contact
information.
AlliedHealthCareers.com
is committed to bringing allied health job seekers and allied
health employers closer together. Whether you are searching
for your next allied health job or trying to find the perfect
candidate to fill an allied health
American
Life And Dignity - Recruits internationally for positions in the United States.
Includes application, frequently asked questions, and contact information. American
Nursing Services, Inc. - A nurse owned and operated supplemental staffing,
home care and traveling nurse agency. AMS
Healthcare services - Offers traveling positions throughout the United States.
Includes searchable job database, benefits, and referral information.
AnesthesiaJobs4u.com - Exclusive Medical Inc. (EMI), has been offering permanent placement services of
anesthesia personnel for almost 20 years.
Assignment
America - Offers jobs in the United States to international registered nurses.
Big Sky Travel Nurses
- Staffing agency for nurses offering temporary to full time assignments in nine
states. Blu-Chip
Global Job Connections - International recruitment company specializing in
placement in the United States. Includes services, registration form, and contact
information. Bridge
Staffing - Offers traveling positions. Includes benefits, destinations, referral
program, international information, skills checklists, and forms. British
Nursing Agencies - A large list of agencies in the UK. British
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