The following are links to Internet sites for various professional organizations for nurses. Search each site for additional information, resources, and links. For a comprehensive list of specialty nursing associations visit AllNurses.com: www.all-nurses.com/Nursing_Associations/Nursng/USA.

American Association of Colleges of Nurses

Educational resources for nurses. www.aacn.nche.edu/index.htm

American Nurses Association

Professional organization for all nurses in the United States. www.ana.org

National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.

Professional organization for LPNs and LVNs. www.napnes.org

National Council for State Boards of Nursing

Links to all State Boards of Nursing. Links to NCLEX testing information for R.N.s and LPNs. www.ncsbn.org

National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc.

Professional organization for LPNs and LVNs. www.nflpn.org

National League for Nurses

Organization responsible for the accreditation of nursing education institutions. www.nln.org

National Organization of Associate Degree Nurses Professional association for A.D.N.s. www.noadn.org

National Student Nurses Association

Professional association for student nurses. www.nsna.org