National Nursing Organizations II

The AACN is a national nursing organization representing acute and critical care nurses. It creates standards for appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, collaboration, authentic leadership, effective communication, and decision-making. AACN publishes evidence-based clinical journals, provides certification programs, webinars, and clinical toolkits to support clinical excellence and optimal patient outcomes.

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is an autonomous accrediting organization that sets standards for nursing programs. CCNE conducts regular onsite evaluations to ensure programs meet accreditation standards and determine core essentials such as educator qualifications and teaching technology. They accredit baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, distance education, and certificate nursing programs.

AACN emphasizes six standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes: appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, collaboration, authentic leadership, effective communication, and decision-making. These standards create a healthy work environment that supports nurses working in acute and critical care settings and promotes clinical excellence.

The NSNA is a non-profit organization offering nursing students scholarships, discounts on study tools, professional magazines, and student membership to selected nursing organizations. They also provide medical insurance, free webinars, certification programs, and boot camps that convey practice standards. NSNA mentors students through affordable virtual learning and networking opportunities with professional leaders.

NSNA members exercise self-governance and advocate for student and patient rights through voluntary involvement. Students take responsible action on social and political concerns affecting nursing. The organization provides mentorship to lead the nursing profession into the future while offering networking opportunities and financial support through scholarships and study tool discounts.

CCNE accredits diverse nursing programs including baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degree programs. They also accredit distance education and certificate-level nursing programs. Through onsite evaluation, CCNE ensures these programs meet accreditation standards and possess core essentials like qualified educators and appropriate teaching technology.

AACN supports clinical excellence by publishing evidence-based clinical journals and providing certification programs, webinars, and clinical toolkits. These resources help acute and critical care nurses stay current with best practices. AACN also establishes standards for healthy work environments that enable nurses to deliver optimal patient care.