Nursing Research Guide: General for BSN, MSN, & DNP: Organizations & Associations

"The largest full-service national professional membership organization for NPs of all specialties"

"Our Mission: To advance the field of nursing informatics through communication, education, research and professional activities."

"Since 1967, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) has provided leadership, professional development, advocacy and research to advance nursing practice and patient care, promote nursing leadership excellence and shape public policy for health care nationwide. AONE is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association."

"Originally aimed at teaching and networking, the organization has evolved into an authority, advocate, lobbyist, and voice for emergency nursing."

This institute is "dedicated to improving the health and health care of Americans through funding of nursing research and research training."

See a more extensive listing of nursing associations provided by the National Institute of Nursing Research (scroll down this page to see organizations).

"The ACEN is the entity that is responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing education programs, both postsecondary and higher degree, which offer either a certificate, a diploma, or a recognized professional degree (clinical doctorate, master’s/post-master's certificate, baccalaureate, associate , diploma, and practical)."

"The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for baccalaureate and graduate nursing education. AACN’s educational, research, federal advocacy, data collection, publications, and special programs work to establish quality standards for nursing education; assist deans and directors to implement those standards; influence the nursing profession to improve health care; and promote public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice."

The Commission is "an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. The Commission ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing."

"Joint Commission accreditation can be earned by many types of health care organizations, including hospitals, doctor’s offices, nursing homes, office-based surgery centers, behavioral health treatment facilities, and providers of home care services."