Professional Nursing

The following links connect Bloomington nurses with others in the profession:

American Nursing Association
ANA'S Definition of Nursing: Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations.

ANA Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics project was initiated by the ANA Board of Directors and the Congress on Nursing Practice in 1995.

Magnet Recognition Program
The Magnet Recognition Program® was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to recognize health care organizations that provide nursing excellence. The program also provides a vehicle for disseminating successful nursing practices and strategies.

Free publications for Nurses (national)

Sign up for NursingInsider
Free e-mail newsletter for nurses

Indiana State Nurses Association
We are a multi-purpose professional association serving Indiana's registered nurses since 1903.  ISNA works through its members to ensure quality nursing care and accomplishes its mission through advocacy, education, information and leadership.

Indiana State Board of Nursing
Minutes and agendas from the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Information about the Indiana Nurse Practice Act and the Rules and regulations, including the Standards of Competent Practice.

NursingFocus Magazine