The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a national professional association representing registered nurses in the United States. Founded in 1896, its mission is to advance the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the rights and safety of nurses in the workplace, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public.
ANA typically advocates for legislation related to public health, patient safety, nursing workforce development, workplace protections for nurses, scope of practice regulations, health care access and affordability, quality improvement standards, and federal funding for nursing education and research.
Primarily funded through membership dues, professional development programs, publications, conferences, and organizational partnerships.
Affiliated with state nurses associations nationwide and the American Nurses Credentialing Center; participates in international nursing organizations such as the International Council of Nurses.
Non-profit professional association
