The National League for Nursing (NLN) is a national organization dedicated to promoting excellence in nursing education. Founded in 1893, it supports nurse educators and nursing faculty through professional development, research, testing services, accreditation, and advocacy to advance quality nursing education and improve healthcare outcomes.
The organization typically advocates for federal and state policies that strengthen nursing education programs, expand funding for nursing workforce development, support faculty recruitment and retention, promote diversity and inclusion in the nursing workforce, and improve healthcare quality and patient safety.
The NLN is primarily funded through membership dues, educational programs and conferences, accreditation and testing services, grants, and philanthropic contributions.
Affiliated with nursing education institutions nationwide and collaborates with organizations such as the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Non-profit professional association
