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What is AACN

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American Association of Colleges of Nursing

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When was AACN established?

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1969

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List AACN programs

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  1. Curriculum standards
  2. Health policy advocacy
  3. Research and data services
  4. Conferences
  5. Leadership development
  6. Accreditation +
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AACN members and schools

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Started w/ 12 members

Now 825 schools + colleges of nursing

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What is NCSBN?

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National Council of State Boards of Nursing Inc

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Purpose of NCSBN

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Provides an organization through which boards of nursing act together on matters of common interest and concern

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When was NCSBN established?

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1978

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What does NCSBN do?

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  1. Develops/administers licensure examinations for RN and LP/VN candidates
  2. Maintains national disciplinary data bank
  3. Serves as the national clearinghouse of info on nursing regulation
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NCSBN publications

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NCLEX-RN program reports; NCLEX-PN program reports

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What is NLN

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National League for Nursing

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Purpose of NLN

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to identify the nursing needs of society and to foster programs designed to meet these needs

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when was NLN established?

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1952

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What does NLN do?

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  1. Accredits nursing education programs
  2. Conducts surveys to collect data on education programs
  3. Provides continuing-education programs
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Who is NLN open to?

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all nurses AND non-nurses

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NLN publication

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Nursing Education Perspectives

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What is ANA

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American Nurses Association

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Purpose of ANA

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to improve the quality of nursing care

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When was ANA established?

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1911

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What does ANA do?

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  1. establishes standards for nursing practice and code of ethics
  2. develops education standards
  3. oversees a credentialing system
  4. influences legislation affecting health care
20
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Who is ANA for?

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RNs only

21
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ANA Publication

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American Nurse Today

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