American Nurses Association

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a professional organization to advance and protect the profession of nursing.

From 1996-2000 the President was Beverly Malone.

Primary mission
The ANA is involved in public education, clinical nursing standards, and lobbying state and federal lawmakers to advance the profession. They address ethics, public policy, and the economic and general welfare of nurses.

Publications

 * American Nurse Today
 * The American Nurse
 * Foundations of Nursing
 * Capitol Update

Maintain standards of conduct
They are also responsible for creating the Code of Ethics for nurses.