About Us

For more than 125 years, we’ve passionately championed nurses, nurturing and empowering them to ignite transformative change and pioneer innovative care. As natural collaborators, we’re tirelessly advocating for the power and value of nurses, driving change through education, setting professional standards, and providing unwavering support for nurses and the nursing profession.

The American Nurses Enterprise includes our professional association, our credentialing center, and our foundation. All three focused on a singular vision to create a healthy world through The Power of Nurses™. 

The American Nurses Enterprise leads the profession to shape the future of nursing and healthcare through our three entities:

American Nurses Association

At the American Nurses Association, we champion nurses, the heartbeat of healthcare.

Because nurses deserve better, we work for improved work environments, top-notch education, smarter policies, and stronger partnerships. We advocate to amplify nurses’ roles, their voices, and their value in healthcare and in society.

American Nurses Credentialing Center

At the American Nurses Credentialing Center, we work with the largest group of healthcare professionals and their organizations to advance the highest standards of nursing excellence.

Having an impact on the level of care provided requires setting rigorous standards and conducting research that not only ensures the well-being of nurses, but also drives safer patient outcomes worldwide.

American Nurses Foundation

At the American Nurses Foundation, we inspire transformative change by mobilizing resources to deliver solutions that matter. Solutions nurses can lead, and patients can feel.

Through philanthropy and partnerships, we empower nurses to create change from the inside out, not only for themselves, but for healthcare systems and communities.  

Unveiling the ANA Enterprise 2023 Annual Impact Report

2023 was a year of transformational change. From speaking out against threats to human rights and ethical standards to championing improved work environments for over 5 million RNs, witness the empowering journey that has propelled our nation's nurses forward. We're proud to have provided invaluable resources, fostered professional growth, and made a positive impact.

Ready to be inspired? Dive into the uplifting details in our 2023 Annual Impact Report!