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ANA is known as the national organization and official spokesperson for registered nurses. Founded in 1896, it thrives to improve the standards of nursing and promote the general welfare of professional nurses. It is a federation with local organization in all 50 states.

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Mission:  "Lead the profession to shape the future of nursing and health care"

ANA is the voice of its registered nurses' members and all their needs – and it has been since its foundation in 1896.

ANA makes it its purpose to safeguard the needs of healthcare consumers as well as registered nurses, and it advocates always that nursing expertise plays a vital role in developing policy initiatives

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The American Nurses Association (ANA) Mentorship Program

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The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses calls for the nurse to practice with compassion and respect for every individual.

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ANA President Discusses CDC Changes to COVID-19 Guidelines

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ANA's Goal #1: Elevate the Profession of Nursing Globally

Nurses spend spend the most time with patients than any other healthcare provider; they also are considered the most trusted professionals in America. ANA offers opportunities and encourages nurses to further education and advance the value and role of nurses across the States.

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In addition to lobbying on issues that directly affect the nursing profession, ANA takes bold stances on issues important to its members. It includes:

Medicare reform;

The importance of safe nurse staffing;

Workplace violence;

Whistleblower protections for health care workers; and

Adequate reimbursement for health care services.

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The Nightingale Tribute, designed and developed by the Kansas State Nurses Association in 2003,  is ANA's annual recognition of fallen nurses.