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Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration
The Division of Nursing is the key Federal focus for nursing education and practice. The Division provides national leadership to assure an adequate supply and distribution of qualified nursing person... Details >
National Audiovisual Center, U.S. Department of Commerce
The National Audiovisual Center (NAC) is the central source for purchasing or renting the more than 8,000 Federally produced audiovisual programs available to the public. Requests for information may ... Details >
National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health (NINR)
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span--from management of patients du... Details >
U.S. Public Health Service Nursing 
This public health nursing page includes links to a listserv, employment possibilities, and the HHS Nursing Strategic Plan.... Details >
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
This not-for-profit association was formed with a mission to help educate nurses working in newly developed intensive care units. AACN's vision is actualized by the following organizations: AACN, The... Details >
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Founded in 1931 and located in Park Ridge, IL., the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is the professional organization for more than 30,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRN... Details >
American College of Nurse-Midwives
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) establishes standards for the practice of nurse-midwifery, certifies nurse-midwives, and accredits nurse-midwifery education programs. ACNM holds an annu... Details >
American Holistic Nurses Association
The American Holistic Nurses' Association (AHNA) supports the concepts of holism; a state of harmony among body, mind, emotions and spirit within an ever-changing environment. The AHNA serves as a br... Details >
American Nurses Association
In 1896 a group of nursing alumnae formed an organization that was incorporated as The Nurses Associated Alumnae in 1901. In 1911, the name was changed to the American Nurses Association (ANA). This ... Details >
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) is a professional association dedicated to the exploration and applications of laser technology to biology, medicine, and surgery. The Soci... Details >