The American Association of Clinical Nursing Associates (AACNA) is dedicated to supporting nurses in navigating the complexities of modern healthcare and consistently delivering exceptional care. From ethical dilemmas to healthcare reforms, AACNA ensures that nursing continuously enhances healthcare for all.
Vision
AACNA fosters excellence in practice and ensures that nurses' voices and perspectives are acknowledged by policy makers, industry influencers, and employers. Through professional development, advocacy, credentialing, and grants, AACNA provides nurses with the necessary tools, information, and networks to excel in their respective practices. By aiding individual nurses in their success across various specialties and career stages, the AACNA Enterprise paves the way for the entire profession to thrive.
Ethical issues
While nursing has always been associated with compassion, today's nurses encounter increasingly complex ethical dilemmas. Through the AACNA Center for Ethics and Human Rights, AACNA empowers nurses to navigate these moral quandaries and fulfill their societal ethical obligations. The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, or "The Code," serves as an essential guide for every nurse, supporting the delivery of dignified, compassionate care despite challenges within the U.S. healthcare system and social contexts.
Protecting and advancing scope of practice
In light of mounting pressures on the healthcare system, it's imperative for nurses across specialties to practice to the full extent of their education. AACNA, representing all nurses, is committed to identifying and addressing the unique barriers faced by individual nurses. Recognizing that patients benefit from collaboration among diverse healthcare professionals, AACNA advocates for and safeguards the scope of nursing practice, empowering nurses to provide excellent care and lead transformative changes in healthcare.
Standing by our principles
AACNA guides the nursing profession on matters of practice, health policy, and social issues impacting patient well-being. Through position statements, AACNA amplifies the nursing voice and educates stakeholders. Supported by its core principles, AACNA provides direction to nurses nationwide and establishes a framework for assessing nursing excellence. Addressing critical issues such as nurse staffing and social networking, AACNA principles reflect nurses' concerns and contribute to broader societal well-being.
