Physician Assistant Associations & Links		PA Specialty Groups		PA Programs
Nurse Associations		School Nurse Associations		Nurse Informatics
State Boards of Nursing		State Nurse Associations		National Nurse Associations
Nurse Anesthetist Links		CRNA State Chapters		Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Nurse Specialists		Nurse Midwife Links		Additional Employment Resources

Phyician Assistant Associations & Links

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA): The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) is the only national organization that represents physician assistants in all specialties and all employment settings. Its membership also includes physician assistant students and supporters of the profession. - http://www.aapa.org

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants- the Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) credential is a mark of professional accomplishment, indicating the achievement and maintenance of established levels of knowledge and clinical skills.
http://www.nccpa.net/

Phyician Assistant State Chapters

• Alabama Alabama Society of Physician Assistants
• Alaska Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants
• Arizona Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants
• Arkansas Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants
• California California Academy of Physician Assistants
• Colorado Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants
• Connecticut Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants
• Delaware Delaware Academy of Physician Assistants
• DC District of Columbia Academy of Physician Assistants
• Florida Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
• Georgia Georgia Association of Physician Assistants
• Hawaii Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants
• Idaho Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants
• Illinois Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
• Indiana Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants
• Iowa The Iowa Physician Assistant Society
• Kansas Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants
• Kentucky Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants
• Louisiana Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants
• Maine DownEastAssociation of Physician Assistants
• Maryland Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants
• Massachusetts Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants
• Michigan Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
• Minnesota Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
• Mississippi Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants
• Missouri Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants
• Montana Montana Academy of Physician Assistants
• Nebraska Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants
• Nevada Nevada Academy of Physician Assistants
• New Hampshire New Hampshire Academy of Physician Assistants
• New Jersey New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants
• New Mexico New Mexico Academy of Physician Assistants
• New York New York State Society of Physician Assistants
• North Carolina North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
• Ohio Ohio Association of Physician Assistants
• Oklahoma Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants
• Oregon Oregon Society of Physician Assistants
• Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants
• Rhode Island Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants
• South Carolina South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
• South Dakota South Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants
• Tennessee Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants
• Texas Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
• Utah Utah Academy of Physician Assistants
• Vermont Physician Assistant Academy of Vermont
• Virginia Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
• Washington Washington State Academy of Physician Assistants
• West Virginia West Virginia Association of Physician Assistants
• Wisconsin Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants
• Wyoming Wyoming Association of Physician Assistants

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Physician Assistant Specialty Groups

• IASCNPA International Association of Sickle Cell Nurses and Physician Assistants.
• ASPA American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants
• ASEPA American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants
• APACVS Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery
• APPAP Association of Postgraduate Physician Assistant Programs
• NAPA Naval Association of Physician Assistants
• PHSAPA Public Health Service Academy of Physician Assistants
• SAFPA Society of Air Force Physician Assistants
• SAPA Society of Army Physician Assistants
• SDPA Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
• VAPAA Veteran Affairs Physician Assistant Association

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Physician Assistant Programs Nationwide (Under Construction)

Alabama Physician Assistant Programs

• UAB  University of Alabama at Birmingham Surgical Physician Assistant Program
• USA  University of South Alabama Physician Assistant Studies

Alaska Physician Assistant Programs: None

Arizona Physician Assistant Programs:

• ASHS  The Arizona School of Health Sciences' Physician Assistant Program
• MWU  Midwestern University-Glendale Physician Assistant Program
  

Arkansas Physician Assistant Programs:

• HU  Harding University Physician Assistant Program

California Physician Assistant Programs:

• CDU  Charles Drew University Physician Assistant Program
• LLU  Loma Linda University, Physician Assistant Program
• RCC  Riverside County RMC Physician Assistant Program
• SMC  Samuel Merritt College Physician Assistant program
• SJVC  San Joaquin Valley College Primary Care Physician Assistant Program
• STAN  Stanford University School of Medicine-Foothill College Primary Care Associate Program
• TUMI Touro University at Mare Island Physician Assistant Program
• UCD UC Davis Department of Family Practice Physician Assistant Program
• USC  The USC Primary Care Physician Assistant Program
• WUH Western University of Health Sciences Primary Care PA Program

Colorado Physician Assistant Programs:

• RRCC  Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program
• UCHSC  University of Colorado Child Health Associate Physician Assistant Program
  

Connecticut Physician Assistant Programs:

• QU  Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Program
• YALE  Yale University Physician Associate Program

Delaware Physician Assistant Programs: None

District of Columbia Physician Assistant Programs:

• GWUMC  George Washington University Physician Assistant Program
• HOWARD  Howard University Physician Assistant Program

Florida Physician Assistant Programs:

• BARRY  Barry University Physician Assistant Program
• MDCC  Miami-Dade Community College Physician Assistant program
• KU  Kaiser University
• NOVAFL  Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale Physician Assistant Program
• NOVAJ  Nova Southeastern University, Jacksonville Physician Assistant Program
• NOVASW  Nova Southeastern University, Southwest FL, Physician Assistant Program
• NOVAO  Nova Southeastern University, Orlando Physician Assistant Program
• SU  South University Tampa
• UFL University of Florida Physician Assistant Program

Georgia Physician Assistant Programs:

• EMORY Physician Assistant Program of Emory Univeristy
• MCG  Physician Assistant Program of Medical College of Georgia
• MERCER Mercer University Department of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program
• SU South University Physician Assistant Program

Hawaii Physician Assistant Programs: None

Idaho Physician Assistant Programs:

• ISU  Idaho State University Physician Assistant Program

Illinois Physician Assistant Programs:

• CCC  John H. Stroger Hospital Of Cook County/Malcolm X (Chicago City-Wide/Cook County from 1988-1992) Physician Assistant Program
• MIDWESTERN Midwestern University PA Program
• NORTHWESTERN Northwestern University PA Program
• RFU Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Physician Assistant Practice Programs (formerly Finch)
• RU Rush University
• SIU Southern Illinois University PA Program

Indiana Physician Assistant Programs:

• BUTLER  Butler University/Clarian Health Physician Assistant Program
• SF  University of Saint Francis Physician Assistant Program
  

Iowa Physician Assistant Programs:

• DMU Des Moines University Physician Assistant Programs
• UIOWA  University of IOWA Physician Assistant Program

Kansas Physician Assistant Programs:

• WSU  Wichita State University Physician Assistan Program
  

Kentucky Physician Assistant Programs:

• UC University of the Cumberlands Physician Assistant Program
• UKY University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Programs

Louisiana Physician Assistant Programs:

• LSU  LSU Health Science Center at Shreveport Physician Assistant Program
• OLOL  Our Lady of the Lake Physician Associate Studies
  

Maine Physician Assistant Programs:

• UNE The University of New England Physician Assistant Programs
  

Maryland Physician Assistant Programs:

• UMD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Physician Assistant Programs
• TU  Towson University CCBC - Essex Physician Assistant Program
• AACC  Anne Arundel Community College Physician Associate Studies

Massachusetts Physician Assistant Programs:

• MCPHS Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Physician Assistant Programs
• NUBC Northeastern University Bouv'e College of Health Science Physician Assistant Studiesm
• SFC Springfield College Physician Associate Studies

Michigan Physician Assistant Programs:

• CMU Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Programs
• GVSU Grand Valley State University Physician Assistant Studies
• UDM University Of Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant Studies
• WSU Wayne State University Physician Assistant Studies
• WMU Western Michigan University Department of Physician Associate Studies

Minnesota Physician Assistant Programs:

• AUGSBURG Augsburg College, Department of Physician Assistant Studies

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Nurse Associations

• Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association - Formerly the National Flight Nurses Association. Membership and certification information, position statements, conference and advanced course information, and hazard awareness reporting page.
• Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses - A professional organization committed to promoting high standards of nursing practice in the areas of health promotion and prevention of illness in adults. Certification information, events, and forum.
• Alliance for Psychosocial Nursing - Resource and lobbying force for nurses and their patients containing memberships, meetings, a job bank, online journal, and discussion areas for important issues and questions.
• Association of Child Neurology Nurses - Includes mission statement, membership information, application form, and members only area.
• Association of Community Health Nursing Educators - Includes membership and publication information, events. [Adobe Acrobat]
• Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses - Offers membership, chapter, and publication information, online membership directory, job mart, and legislative updates.
• Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing - Provides access to news, position statements, scholarship program, legislative agenda, job listings and conference information.
• Baromedical Nurses Association - Maintains and promotes standards of care in baromedical nursing. Contains membership and certification information, news and legislation.
• Cystic Fibrosis - Includes objectives, constitution, officers, events, meeting archives, and discussion forum.
• Dermatology Nurses Association - Membership, workshop, conference and certification information, job postings and calendar of events.
• Guild of Saint Barnabas for Nurses - Inter-denominational Christian association. Membership information, mission, goals, and chapter information.
• Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association - Information about membership, publications, conferences and certification.
• International Association of Forensic Nurses - Membership information, news, calendar of events, and bulletin board.
• International Association of Sickle Cell Nurses and Physician Assistants - Describes the organization, provides membership details, goals, and objectives.
• International Nurses Anonymous - A support and network organization for those recovering from any addictions or co-dependency. Offers contact information.
• International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning - Promotes the development of clinical simulation and learning resource centers. Includes mission statement, board members, membership information, and resources.
• International Pediatric Nursing Research Network - Offers background information, purpose, and contact details.
• International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care - Provides a communication network for national and regional cancer nursing societies. Includes news, position statements, publication and grant information, and calendar of events.
• International Society of Nurses in Genetics - Dedicated to fostering the scientific and professional growth of nurses in human genetics. Contains workshop and educational information, research information and a discussion board.
• International Transplant Nurses Society - Membership and publication information, calendar of events, grant information, and employment opportunities.
• Intravenous Nurses Society - Organization dedicated to advancing the delivery of quality intravenous therapy through stringent standards of practice and professional ethics, and promoting research and education in the intravenous specialty.
• Lambda Eta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi - Dedicated to service for humanity. Includes list of projects, services, speakers bureau, events, membership information, and photo gallery.
• League of Intravenous Nurses - Promote the education of nursing professionals for IV care through seminars and networking events. Contains membership, seminar and publication information.
• Million Nurse March - Grassroots movement of nursing professionals who volunteer to march in Washington and or state capitols. Includes news, articles, a forum, and a calendar of events.
• Nurses Christian Fellowship - Professional organization and ministry which strives to bring a Christian outlook to nursing education and practice. Contact information, resources and calendar of events.
• Nursing Ethics Network - Committed to the advancement of nursing ethics in clinical practice through research, education and consultation. Provides research reports, and online inquiries.
• Nurses Leadership Council - An independent body of nurse scholars who serve as advisors to the Chlorine Chemistry Council, providing insight, assisting in the review of scientific information, and recommending strategies. Mission statement and articles.
• Oncology Nursing Society - Organization open to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in oncology care.
• Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society - Membership, grant, and educational information, a discussion board, news, list of officers, and articles.
• Professional Nurse Association - A comprehensive nursing provider to individuals and managed care facilities. Based in Cleveland Ohio.
• Respiratory Nursing Society - Offers mission statement, membership information, calendar, and list of board members.
• Service Employees International Union Nurse Alliance - Includes news, forums and current campaigns.
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - Honor society. Includes membership information, news, conference schedule, awards, educational resources, and strategic plan.
• Transcultural Nursing Society - Promotes training of nurses in transcultural nursing in order to meet the needs of all clients. Provides membership, conference and scholarship information.
• Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates - Is dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. Contains membership and scholarship information, news, position statements, resources and newsletter.
• Society of Pediatric Nurses - A broad-based pediatric nursing organization founded for all nurses involved in the care of children and families.
• Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates - Dedicated to excellence in the care of the urologic patient and the advancement of urologic nursing. Contains conference information and resources.
• Susquehanna Valley Association of Pennsylvania Occupational Health Nurses - Organization located in northeastern Pennsylvania serving nurses and professionals working in the industrial setting. Includes membership and meeting information.
• Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society - Offers membership information, legislative news, position statements, publication information, fact sheets, meeting and conference calendar, and educational programs.

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• American School Health Association - A multidisciplinary organization of professionals committed to safeguarding the health of school-aged children.
• Los Angeles County School Nurses Association - Includes membership information, history, newsletters, and a bulletin board.
• Oregon School Nurse Association - Includes membership information, board member list and minutes, strategic plans, news, legislation information, and employment opportunities.
• National Association of School Nurses - A non-profit specialty nursing organization which represents school nurses, and is dedicated to improving the health and educational success of children.
• School Nurses Association of North Carolina - Offers history, membership information, standards of practice, and list of officers and representatives.
• The National Association of School Nurses for the Deaf - Enhances the quality of health education and services to Deaf students through education, networking and promoting effective communication between Deaf and Hearing.
• The National Association of State School Nurse Consultants - Promotes the health and learning of the nations's children. Organizational, membership and meeting information, position statements and links.

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• American Nursing Informatics Association - An organization for informatics nurses promoting networking, education and communication to advance the practice of informatics.
• British Computer Society Nursing Specialist Group - Includes events diary, focus groups on education, midwifery, nursing terms, mental health, and publications, and membership information.
• Canadian Nursing Informatics Association - Site of the relatively new organisation that aims to be ' the voice of nursing informatics in Canada'. Contains details of mission, goals, membership, representation on other bodies, and meetings.
• Grupo de Informatíca Nacional en Enfermería (GINENF) - The website of the Cuban national group for nursing informatics (the site is in Spanish). It contains information on activities, plus the contact details of individuals with responsibility for specific areas (eg education).
• IMIA-NI website - The website of the international nursing informatics body, IMIA-NI. It contains details of the organisation, meeting minutes and information on the activities of subgroups and members. Links to its conference website are included, plus the annual 'newsletters' containing reports from country representatives.
• Midwest Alliance for Nursing Informatics - Is an organization for healthcare professionals throughout the Midwest who are interested in nursing informatics. Contains membership and scholarship information, and links to certification information, nursing informatics standards and related links.
• Nursing Informatics Europe - The website of Working Group 5 (nursing informatics) of the European Federation of Medical Informatics. Contains details of the aims and history of the group, current representatives, and has a wealth of other information including meeting minutes, links to conferences and annual country reports.
• Nursing Informatics Working Group of American Medical Informatics Association - Promotes the advancement of nursing informatics within the larger context of health informatics. Contains information on education, conferences, position descriptions, standards and networking.
• The Ontario Nursing Informatics Group - Includes news, calendar of events, membership information, publications, and discussion forum.
• South Carolina Informatics Nursing Network - This is a group local to the South Carolina (USA) area. The site has information about the organisation, how to become a member, and meeting dates. It also has a member-only area and reports of activities.

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• Alabama Board of Nursing - Schedule of fees, position statements, nursing programs, disciplinary actions, CEU information and newsletter.
• Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing: Board of Nursing - Contact information, application forms and license database search.
• Arizona State Board of Nursing - Contact information and officers, Nurse Practice Act and schedule of meetings,
• Arkansas State Board Of Nursing - Contact information,staff directory, registry database, calendar, disciplinary actions, fees, forms, Nurse Practice Act and newsletters.
• California Board of Registered Nursing - Contact information, officers, calendar, license information, diversionary program, disciplinary actions, Nurse Practice Act and publications.
• California Board of Vocational Nursing - Contact information, board members, schools, complaint information, disciplinary action and refresher courses.
• Colorado Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, practice FAQs, license and complaint information.
• Florida Board of Nursing - Contact information, license requirements, application information, fees and FAQ.
• Georgia Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members and staff, application forms, fees, calendar and newsletter.
• Idaho Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members and staff, calendar, Nurse Practice Act, publications, program for recovering nurses and complaint information.
• Illinois Department of Professional Regulation - Contact information, board members, license database, disciplinary and complaint information.
• Indiana State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, license verification information and renewal requirements.
• Iowa Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, schools, license information and annual report.
• Kansas State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, license database, license information and fees.
• Kentucky Board of Nursing - Staff directory, calendar, fee schedule, forms and publications.
• Louisiana State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar and publications.
• Maine State Board Of Nursing - Contact information and calendar.
• Maryland Board of Nursing - Board members and minutes, calendar, committees and publications.
• Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing - News, calendar, rules and changes, applications and forms, online address change, license check, FAQ and consumer tips.
• Michigan Bureau of Health Services - Calendar, FAQ, board members, guide to filing a complaint, recovery program information.
• Minnesota Board of Nursing - Board and staff members, calendar, publications, news, complaint information, change of name or address information.
• Missouri State Board of Nursing - Contact information, schools of nursing, board members, calendar, fees, how to file a complaint.
• Montana Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar and complaint information.
• Nebraska Board of Nursing - Includes practice requirements, license lookup, consumer brochure, and forms.
• Nevada - State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members and staff, calendar, scope of practice information, Nurse Practice Act, disciplinary actions, annual report and consumer information.
• New Hampshire Board of Nursing - Board and committee members, calendar, newsletter, rules and laws.
• New Jersey Board of Nursing - Board and committee members, calendar and statutes and regulations.
• New York State Board of Nursing - Contact information, license requirements, forms and fees.
• North Carolina Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, Nurse Practice Act, forms and complaint information.
• North Dakota Board of Nursing - Board and staff members, by-laws, fees, opinions and policies, discipline information, schools and nurse advocacy program.
• Ohio Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, online licensure verification, minutes, annual report and newsletter.
• Oklahoma Board of Nursing - Mission statement, board members, staff directory, license verification and renewal, list of disciplinary actions, and investigation form.
• Oregon State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, schools and refresher courses, Nurse Practice Act and consumer links.
• Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing - Offers license information, notices, calendar, Nurse Practice Act,newsletter, and consumer information.
• South Carolina Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, fees, advisory opinions, schools, newsletter and complaint information.
• South Dakota Board of Nursing - Board and staff members, FAQ, newsletter, opinion and position statements, disciplinary process and assistance program.
• Tennessee Board of Nursing - Board members, calendar, meeting minutes, policy statements, schools, peer assistance, rules and regulations.
• Texas Board of Nurse Examiners - Contact information, board members, scope of practice, schools, calendar and consumer information.
• Utah State Board of Nursing - Contact information, calendar, disciplinary actions, and list of licensees.
• Vermont State Board of Nursing - Describes purpose of organization, provides contact information.
• Virginia Board of Nursing - Contact information, board members, calendar, schools, disciplinary actions and documents.
• Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Contact information, calendar, fee schedule and scope of practice decision tree.
• West Virginia Board of Examiners - Contact information, board members, calendar, FAQ and complaint information.
• Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing - Contact information, publications, applicant and complaint information.
• Wyoming State Board of Nursing - Contact information, board and staff members.

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State Nursing Associations

• California Association of Nurse Anesthetists - Founded in 1930, CANA represents CRNA's In California. Patient resources, officer list, and CRNA schools in California.
• California Chapter of American Psychiatric Nurses Association, California Chapter - Includes membership information, officer list, job postings, calendar and continuing education programs.
• California Emergency Nurses Association - Represents and communicates with Emergency Nurses in California and worldwide. Very politically active with links and information related to healthcare/emergency legislation.
• California: Greater Capital Area Chapter of the American Nurses Association California - Includes goals, news, events, and contact information. Serves an eleven county area in the Sacramento and San Joaquin areas.
• California Nurses Association - Includes membership information, news, practice alerts, press releases, newsletter, and consumer information.
• Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners - Offers membership information, president's message, and calendar of events.
• Connecticut Nurses Association - The only state-wide, not for profit, multipurpose professional membership organization for registered nurses in Connecticut.
• Florida Emergency Nurses Association - This site supports the activity of the Florida Emergency Nurses Association. Professional and public education in all areas of emergency, trauma, and critical care nursing services in Florida.
• Florida: North Central District Florida Association of Rehabilitation Nurses - Based in Ocala, Florida. Meeting information, resources and links.
• Hawaii: Philippine Nurses Association of Hawaii - An organization of Filipino nurses residing in Hawaii. Includes history, officer list, news, events, and auxiliary group information. [May not support all browsers.]
• Illinois: Northern Illinois Chapter of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses - Includes background, events, educational opportunities, list of board members, and membership information.
• Illinois Nurses Association - Includes membership information, news, position statements, calendar and practice issues.
• Indiana Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Includes contact information, calendar, e-mail list, and a jobs page.
• Indiana Hospital Professional Employees Association - Contains information about Indiana Hospital, Pennsylvania union, including current activities.
• Indiana: Mid-Indiana Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Includes a local calendar, contact information and an E-mail list.
• Kentucky Nurses Association - Promotes the essential role of the registered nurse in health care delivery in Kentucky. Contains membership information, publications and an event calendar.
• Kentucky Peer Assistance Program for Nurses - Promoting the early identification, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of Kentucky's nurses who may be impaired by reason of illness, alcohol, or drug abuse. Includes symptoms, treatment, and job issues.
• Louisiana Association of Student Nurses - Features mission statement, board reports, newsletter, and organizational updates.
• Massachusetts Nurses Association - Offers membership information and opportunities, news, legislation updates, and collective bargaining information.
• Michigan: Lakeshore Chapter of the Michigan Nurses Association - Includes announcements, newsletter subscription information, and events.
• Michigan Nurses Association - The professional association for registered nurses in Michigan, the MNA helps nurses address the practice, political and professional issues affecting RNs.
• The Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists - Promotes continual high quality patient care and advances the science and art of anesthesia. News, an E-mail directory, schools and other resources.
• Missouri Association of RN First Assistants - Information about the role of RN First Assistants, and the organization's meetings, officers, newsletter and hot topics.
• Missouri State Association of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. - Includes mission, history, president's message, officer list, news, convention information, list of programs, and membership information.
• Nebraska Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Professional organization emphasizing education and networking, with meetings, educational programs, and statewide activities in Nebraska.
• Nevada Organization of Nurse Leaders - Includes mission statement, goals, membership information, application, and calendar of events.
• New Jersey State Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Offers mission statement, and list of state officers. [Graphics intensive]
• New Jersey State Nurses Association - Local chapter of the American Nurses Association. Provides membership information, events, a newsletter, educational opportunities and links.
• New Jersey State Nurses Association: Forum of Nurses in Advanced Practice - Organization enhancing the roles of Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists. News, educational opportunities, membership information and a listserv.
• New York: Council of Practical Nurse Programs of New York State - Offers information about LPN schools, frequently asked questions, and LPN to RN programs in New York State.
• New York State Nurses Association - Advances the standards of practice, education and research. Contains membership information, practice alerts and political action information.
• Ohio Directors of Nursing in Long Term Care - Mission statement, membership information, scholarships, and events.
• Ohio: Greater Cleveland Nurses Association - Represents nurses in Cuyahoga and Geauga counties in northeast Ohio. Includes membership information, legislative updates, and calendar.
• Ohio Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates - A regional society affiliated with the Society of Gastroenterolgy Nurses and Associates. Includes membership and legislative information, news and resolutions.
• Pennsylvania Nurses Association - Includes mission statement, board members, news, and membership application.
• Rhode Island Chapter of the Black Nurses Association - Includes membership information, mission statement, officers, events, and survey.
• Texas Nurses Association - Offers membership information, news, calendar of events, and online continuing education courses.
• Texas Nurses Association District 6 - Nursing organization promoting community health, serving the areas of Galveston Island of Galveston County, and the western area of Chambers County, Texas.

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National Nursing Associations (USA)

• Alpha Tau Delta - A national fraternity for professional nurses to promote growth through networking. Membership information, history and traditions, and list of awards.
• American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing - National organization of professional nurses working within an ambulatory setting. Membership application, certification and conference information.
• American Assembly for Men in Nursing - Provides a forum to discuss and influence factors which affect men as nurses. Membership and convention information, online forum.
• American Association for the History of Nursing - Fosters the importance of history in guiding the future of nursing. Membership and conference information, online gift shop, and nursing history calendar. Also provides photographs of the graves of historically significant nurses with short biographies.
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing - Advancing education and research for the largest health profession. View headline nursing news, upcoming conference details and membership information.
• American Association of Diabetes Educators - A multidisciplinary organization of health professionals who teach people with diabetes. Contains membership and chapter information, position statements and resources.
• American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants - Dedicated to the professional enhancement of registered nurses practicing in a consulting capacity in the legal field. Conference, certification information and educational resources provided.
• American Association Of Managed Care Nurses - Established in 1994 in response to an identified need to educate nurses about managed healthcare. Membership, chapter, certification and conference information.
• American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - Dedicated to improving the care of the neuroscience patient and to furthering the interests of health professionals in the neurosciences. Membership information, events, and bulletin board.
• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists - Includes membership, conference, and patient information, position statements and accredited programs.
• The American Association of Nurse Attorneys - Association for nurse attorneys, nurses in law school, and lawyers in nursing school, as well as other interested professionals. Membership, conference and foundation information, history and chat area.
• American Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Professional association for registered nurses who provide on-the-job health care for the nation's workers. Contains membership, conference and educational information, job postings and discussion boards.
• American Association of Office Nurses - Promotes recognition and professionalism of office nursing. Contains membership information and resources.
• American Association of Spinal Cord Nurses - Includes membership information, bylaws, position statements, events, and legislative updates.
• American Board for Occupational Health Nurses - Includes mission, news, frequently asked questions, and certification information.
• American Board of Nursing Specialties - Maintains a national peer review program for nursing specialty certifications. Includes history, standards, and lists of regular and associate members.
• American College of Nurse Practitioners - National non-profit organization founded in 1993 in response to the need of having a unifying voice for all nurse practitioner associations in Washington DC. Includes legislative news, calendar, list of affiliate organizations.
• American Holistic Nurses Association - Provides membership, certification and conference information, online chat and message boards.
• American Nephrology Nurses Association - Open to nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of nephrology patients. Site contains membership information, job postings, legislative news, and journal abstracts.
• American Academy of Nursing - An organization of distinguished leaders in the field of nursing who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession and to health care. Includes membership information, news, and events.
• American Nurses Association - Represents the interests of the nation's 2.6 million registered nurses. Membership, conference and certification information, publications, legislation and CEUs online.
• American Nursing Informatics Association - Offers membership and certification information, educational and networking opportunities, and conferences.
• American Organization of Nurse Executives - Represents nursing leaders who improve healthcare. Contains news, publications, membership and conference information.
• American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association - Offers membership and conference details, continuing education articles, and a partial history.
• The American Psychiatric Nurses Association - The organization's official website with membership information, APNA Journal, job links, news and resources.
• American Radiological Nurses Association - Promotes excellence and continuity of patient care in diagnostic or therapeutic imaging environments. Contains membership, educational and certification information.
• American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses - Represents nurses practicing in all phases of ambulatory surgery, preanesthesia and postanesthesia care. Includes membership information, position statements, list of publications, and scholarship programs.
• National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists - Promotes and enhances the contribution of clinical nurse specialists to the health of individuals and communities.
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses - Information on membership, local chapters, conferences, journal, scholarships, awards, and newsletter.
• National Association of Independent Nurses - Offers mission statement, membership information, services, books, and frequently asked questions.
• National Association of Neonatal Nurses - NANN has news, membership and meeting information, research projects, and links.
• National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses - Promotes education and research related to nursing care of persons with orthopaedic conditions. Contains membership, certification, educational and legislative information.
• The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners - American professional organization of pediatric health care practitioners stressing infant and child disease prevention, growth and development, treatment of illnesses.
• National Black Nurses' Association - Dedicated advancement of African-American nurses and improving the healthcare of African-Americans.
• National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners - Organization for advanced practice nurses interested in the health care of older adults. Membership, committee and conference information.
• National League for Nursing. - The accrediting body for nursing education programs: Site provides nursing testing and exams, books, continuing education, achievement exams, and diagnostic readiness tests.
• National Nursing Staff Development Organization - Advances the specialty of staff development. Contains news, trends, programs, resources and a discussion forum.
• National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing - Advocate for associate degree nursing education practice, promoting collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. View membership and officer information, and discussion board.
• National Rural Health Association - Seeks to improve the health of rural Americans, and to provide leadership on rural health issues. News, publications, membership and conference

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Nurse Anesthetist Links

• American Academy of Nurse Anesthetists - Founded in 1931, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is the professional association representing more than 28,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) nationwide. The AANA promulgates education, and practice standards and guidelines, and affords consultation to both private and governmental entities regarding nurse anesthetists and their practice.
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) - The American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient.
• CRNA World - A website designed to assist Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists with products, educational links and information resources of interest.
• Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia - The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia or SAMBA, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to advance the study and growth of ambulatory anesthesia and to encourage high ethical and professional standards by fostering and encouraging research, education and scientific progress in ambulatory.
• Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perintology - Founded in 1968 to provide a forum for discussion of problems unique to the peripartum period, SOAP is comprised of anesthesiologists, obstetricians, pediatricians, and basic scientists who share an interest in the care of the pregnant patient and the newborn.
• Society for Pediatric Anesthesia - Provides a useful source of information for pediatric anesthesia providers.
• Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists - The SCA is an international organization of over 6,000 cardiac, thoracic, and vascular anesthesiologists that promotes excellence in clinical care, education, and research in the subspecialty.

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CRNA State Chapters

• Alabama Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Alaska Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Arizona Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• California California Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Colorado Colorado Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Connecticut Connecticut Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Florida Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Georgia Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Hawaii Hawaii Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Idaho Idaho Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Illinois Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Indiana Indiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Iowa The Iowa Physician Assistant Society
  
• Kansas Kansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Kentucky Kentucky Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Louisiana Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Maine Downeast Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Maryland Maryland Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Massachusetts Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Michigan Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Minnesota Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Mississippi Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Missouri Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Montana Montana Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Nebraska Nebraska Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Nevada Nevada Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• New Hampshire New Hampshire Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• New Jersey New Jersey State Society of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• New Mexico New Mexico Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• New York New York State Society of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• North Carolina North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• North Dakota North Dakata Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Ohio Ohio Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Oklahoma Oklahoma Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Oregon Oregon Society of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Society of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• South Carolina South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• South Dakota South Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Tennessee Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Texas Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Utah Utah Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Virginia Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Washington Washington State Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• West Virginia West Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  
• Wisconsin Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists
• Washington DC Distric of Columbia Association of Nurse Anesthetists

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• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - Organization promoting the standards of health care delivered by Nurse Practitioners, and acting as a forum for all Nurse Practitioner specialties.
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) - A Nurse Practitioner organization promoting higher-degree Nurse Practitioner education programs.
• American Nurses Association (ANA) - A national organization representing Registered Nurses (RNs) through the United States.
• American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) - National organization providing leadership, professional development, advocacy, and research to advance NP practice and to shape healthcare public policy.
• Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) - NP-owned company dedicated to helping nurse practitioners, advanced practice and ambulatory care nurses achieve certification and to maintain professional competence by providing live continuing education seminars, web and computer based learning courses, audio/video learning modules and books.
• National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) - The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (formerly the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Reproductive Health) was founded in 1980. NPWH's mission is to assure the provision of quality health care to women of all ages by nurse practitioners. NPWH defines quality health care to be inclusive of an individual's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) - Nurse Practitioner organization promoting quality nurse practitioner education.
• National League for Nursing - organization advancing quality nurse practitioner education.
• New Jersey State Nurses Association: Forum of Nurses in Advanced Practice - Organization enhancing the roles of Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists. News, educational opportunities, membership information and a listserv.
• NP Central - NP Central is a non-profit organization dedicated to the practice development, advancement and educational support of Nurse Practitioners and to the promotion of accessible, quality, health care to the consumer.

More Nurse Practitioner Links

• ACNP  American College of Nurse Practitioners
• APEA Advanced Practice Education Associates
• AHRQ Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
• AAFP American Academy of Family Physicians
• AAP American Academy of Pediatrics
• ACOG American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• AHA American Heart Association
• AMWA American Medical Women's Association
• AMCC American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Arthritis Arthritis Foundation
• ARIA Arthritis Research Institute of America
• CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicade Services (formerly, HCFA)
• FDA Food and Drug Administration
• GAPNA Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurse's Association
• NAPNAP National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
• NGCH National Guideline Clearinghouse
• NIH National Institutes of Health
• Reuters Health News Todays Health News
  

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Clinical Nurse Specialist Links

• National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) - Professional organization promoting the contribution of the Clinical Nurse Specialist to the Healthcare community.
• American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.

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• The ACNM Certification Council - The national certifying body for graduates of nurse-midwifery and accredited midwifery training programs.
• American College of Nurse Midwives, Illinois Chapter - Resource for nurse midwives in Illinois. Links to midwifery practices, and job opportunities.
• American College of Nurse-Midwives - Information on nurse-midwifery care, women's health, prenatal care, childbirth, finding nurse-midwives, education, certification, and questions to ask.
• American College of Nurse-Midwives, San Diego Chapter - Includes philosophy, membership information, officer list, events, meeting minutes, and legislative news.
• Association of Ontario Midwives - Combines the resources of the Ontario Midwives. Includes links, fact sheets and career opportunities for midwives
• Association of Radical Midwives - A group of midwives, students and others who are committed to improving maternal care by the National Health Service, UK.
• Australian College of Midwives Incorporated - The professional body for midwives in Australia. Information about midwifery education, calendar of events, and membership. Site requires Macromedia Flash.
• Citizens for Midwifery - Promoting citizen and consumer awareness of midwifery and childbirth.
• College of Midwives - American College of Domiciliary Midwives home page. Information for midwives, consumers, and links to other midwifery schools and organizations. Located in CA.
• Colorado Alliance of Independent Midwives - Information about homebirth midwifery in Colorado. Educational and practice links for midwives and pregnant women. The vision is for pregnant woman in Colorado to have access to midwifery care within her community. Activities are guided by the values of education, empowerment, inclusion, nurturance.
• Columbus Midwives and Doulas Club - A club promoting and supporting midwifery, labour and delivery nurses, and doulas who advocate for clients in the birthing environment and support childbirth options.
• Connecticut Midwife - Find a certified nurse-midwife in Connecticut by practice location or birth site. Learn about midwifery care. Links to womens health sites.
• Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery, Inc. - Non-profit organization dedicated to educating the general public and policy makers regarding the midwifery model of care as a quality health care option, increasing access to midwifery care and improving the quality of midwifery care.
• Home Birth Association of North Dallas - Association supporting home birth and midwifery. Information about monthly meetings and referrals to midwives and doulas in Dallas, Texas metro area.
• Independent Midwives Association (UK) - Founded in July 1985. The Association disseminates information about independent midwives, and lobbies for the traditional role of the midwife. The site includes a comprehensive register of midwives belonging to the IMA.
• International Confederation of Midwives - Vision, mission, statements, and code of ethics for this international organization.
• Kentucky Alliance for the Advancement of Midwifery - Grassroots organization dedicated to improving standards of maternity care.
• Long Island Midwives.com - Educational outreach service and directory for nurse/midwives, childbirth educators, and doulas practicing on Long Island.
• Massachusetts Friends of Midwives - Consumer organization supporting midwifery and the midwifery model of care. Directory of birthing resources.
• Midwife Associations Database - Comprehensive list of international midwifery associations, listed by geographical locations.
• Midwifery Options for Mothers - Educates and promotes autonomous midwifery in Virginia. Has a newsletter and photo page, and details about upcoming events.
• Midwifery Organizations - Index to midwifery organizations with links and contact information.
• Midwives Alliance of New York - Describes the professional status of midwifery in New York, and supports traditional direct entry and certified professional midwives.
• Midwives Alliance of North America - Organization of North American midwives and their advocates with the central mission to promote midwifery as a quality health care option for North American families.
• Midwives Alliance of West Virginia - Provides education, support and advocacy to lay and professional midwives.
• The Midwives' Association of Washington State (MAWS) - Non-profit organization of Licensed Midwives and Certified Nurse Midwives in Washington State. Provides resources, referrals, and information for pregnant women and midwives about midwifery. Includes a directory of midwives.
• National Association of Childbirthing Centers - Information about birth centers, stories, workshops and a bookstore.
• National Board of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting - Scotland Secretary of State body responsible for ensuring standards of education and training for nurses, midwives and health visitors in Scotland.
• New Zealand College of Midwives - Information about pregnancy and birth, and midwifery practices New Zealand.
• North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) - The certifying organization recognizing multiple routes of entry into midwifery and includes verification of knowledge and skills and the successful completion of both a written examination and skills assessment.
• Ohio Friends of Midwives - Organization which promotes homebirth, the use of direct-entry midwives, and the midwifery model of care. Describes role of midwives, routes to practice, and membership information.
• Oregon Board of Direct Entry Midwifery - Sets practice standards, administers exams, monitors peer review, and has the authority to revoke licensure and issue civil penalties.
• Oregon Midwifery Council - State professional association for direct entry midwives established in 1977. Includes a description of the midwifery model of care, and a directory of midwifery practices in the state of Oregon.
• Tennessee Midwives Association - Organization of midwives, aspiring midwives, and childbirth educators.
• Texans for Midwifery - State-wide organization supporting midwives in Texas. Reference information and referrals to local chapters.
• Washington State Midwives - Information for midwives, consumers, about midwifery and women's health. Links to handouts and web sites to other sites, including birth options, health links, and health concerns of women.
• Welsh National Board - Monitors educational and professional standards of nurses, midwives and health visitors.
• Wisconsin Certified Nurse Midwife Network - Resources for consumers in Wisconsin. Locate a midwife, and learn about midwifery and midwifery education.

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Additional Employment Resources

• Access Care Inc. - Canadian employment agency for nurses, located in Toronto, Ontario.
• Access CRNA, LLC - Offers placement in the low country of South Carolina and nationally, including locum tenens and permanent positions. Includes history, benefits, testimonials, employer information, and application packet.
• Access Nurses - Offers traveling positions throughout the United States. Includes benefits and featured positions.
• Acclaim Recruitment - Nursing agency based in Australia links to jobs in USA, UK and overseas for casual contract and permanent positions.
• Across America Med Staffing - Offers traveling positions. Includes background and contact information.
• Acute Nursing Specialties - Supplemental staffing service. Includes list of services, benefits, and contact information.
• Ad Service for Nurses - Free ad service for the nursing profession. Post or browse "help wanted" ads. All nursing specialities: RN, LPN, nurses aids, home health care, private nursing, and acute care.
• Adevia Health Nurse Recruitment - Recruits registered nurses internationally for jobs in the UK and USA. Specialises in Eastern Europe, India and China.
• Advantage Nursing Services - Staffs private duty pediatric home care in Missouri, Illinois and Florida. Includes benefits, staff requirements, and open positions.
• Aegis Management Group - Recruits internationally for positions throughout the United States. Includes news, list of services, and contact information.
• Agape Nursing and Home Care Services - Nurse recruitment agency specializing in nursing jobs in the UK.
• Akamai Healthcare Solutions - Offers temporary assignments, and also recruits from the Phillipines and internationally for positions in the USA. Includes requirements, benefits, and frequently asked questions.
• Alda Professional Placement Services - Recruits nurses internationally for permanent and temporary employment in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Includes frequently asked questions, career tips, and employer information.
• All Health Staffing - Offers travel and permanent placement opportunities. Includes list of specialties, frequently asked questions, qualifications, available positions, and contact information.
• American Life And Dignity - Recruits internationally for positions in the United States. Includes application, frequently asked questions, and contact information.
• American Nursing Services, Inc. - A nurse owned and operated supplemental staffing, home care and traveling nurse agency.
• AMS Healthcare services - Offers traveling positions throughout the United States. Includes searchable job database, benefits, and referral information.
• Assignment America - Offers jobs in the United States to international registered nurses.
• Big Sky Travel Nurses - Staffing agency for nurses offering temporary to full time assignments in nine states.
• Blu-Chip Global Job Connections - International recruitment company specializing in placement in the United States. Includes services, registration form, and contact information.
• Bridge Staffing - Offers traveling positions. Includes benefits, destinations, referral program, international information, skills checklists, and forms.
• British Nursing Agencies - A large list of agencies in the UK.
• British Nursing Association - Agency providing jobs to registered nurses, home carers and care assistants. Includes list of vacancies, application form, employer resources, articles, and healthcare news.
• Camp Nurse Jobs - Offers a database of jobs throughout the United States and Canada with resume submission.
• Canadian Nurse.com - A list of jobs for nurses across Canada and the U.S.A. with the ability to post resumes.
• CanadianRN - Job Mart - Listing of Canadian nursing jobs on the web, sorted by province.
• Central Oregon Staffing Solutions - Provides nurses to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics located in central Oregon.
• CGM Nurse Staffing - Recruits internationally for positions in the United States and Canada. Includes requirement and registration form.
• Coast To Coast Nurse Staffing Now - Offers traveling positions throughout the United States. Includes employment checklist and application.
• Compass International - Recruits internationally for employment in the United States. Includes dates and locations, NCLEX information, and application form.
• Continental Nurses - Offers travel and permanent placement. Includes vacancies, referral, and application.
• Contract Management Services Inc. - Specializing in travel staffing. Includes benefits, skills checklists, and application.
• Critical Care Nurses Inc. - A supplemental staffing agency offering per diem, short, and long-term positions. Includes benefits, wage scale, skills checklist, and testimonials.
• Critical Care Nursing Australia - Offers casual, temporary, and permanent positions for local and international nurses. Includes requirements, benefits, and select open positions.
• Critical Care Staffing, Inc. - Offers per-diem, travel, and permanent positions. Includes benefits and contact information.
• Cyntek Enterprises Inc. - Recruits internationally for placement in the United States. Includes requirements, open positions, and forms.
• DialyAssist - Employment pool for hemodialysis and plasmaphresis nurses. Includes contact information.
• Elder Care Jobs - Includes national listing of open positions, resume posting, and company profiles.
• Elite Travel Nurse - Offers traveling assignments throughout the United States. List of benefits, frequently asked questions, application form, and contact information.
• Ensearch Management Consultants - Specializing in neonatal and pediatric positions. Includes list of current opening, frequently asked questions, and locum tenens information.
• EZ Staffing, Inc. - Offers traveling and permanent positions, and recruits internationally for positions across the United States. Qualifications, benefits, and frequently asked questions.
• Ezee Nursing Solution Private Ltd. - Recruitment firm based in India that specializes in providing nurses to western markets. Includes requirements, certification process, and services.
• Fastaff Nursing - Offers traveling nurse jobs throughout the USA. Includes list of available jobs, printable application, skills checklist, and FAQ.
• Favorite Nurses - Provides temporary healthcare staffing and employment for travel nurses. RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, and LVN jobs are also available.
• FilNurse4US.com - Recruits Filipino nurses for jobs in the United States. Includes services and frequently asked questions.
• First Assist Travelers, Inc. - Local and national travel assignments. Includes benefits, application form, current openings, client and contact information.
• Firstpoint Healthcare - Recruits internationally for positions in the United Kingdom and Australia. Includes description of services, benefits, vacancies, news, and message board.
• GeniusHealth - Recruits for permanent positions in the NHS and private sector throughout the United Kingdom. Includes jobs database and list of open positions.
• Global Career Services - Recruits internationally for positions in the United States. Includes requirements, openings, and interview tips.
• Global Med Staff - Recruits internationally for positions in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Includes requirements, description of immigration process, and information for employers.
• Global Nurses Online - Recruits internationally for positions in the USA and UK. Application, interview itinerary, and forum.
• Global Personnel Services - Staffing placement agency offering per diem and guaranteed contracts. Includes benefits and application forms.
• GraduateNurse.com - Offers job search database and resume posting. Employer and candidate areas require free registration.
• Guarding Care Travel Nurses - Nationwide travel nursing firm. Includes list of benefits, testimonials, and FAQ.
• Health Professionals - Online recruitment service for nurses wishing to work in the UK or Ireland, with an emphasis on London and Dublin.
• Healthcare Connections - Recruiting internationally for positions in the United Kingdom. Includes staff members, services, employment opportunities, and testimonial.
• Healthcare Staffing Solutions, Inc. - Places registered nurses and allied health therapists in per diem, travel, and permanent jobs nationwide.
• HealthCareColorado.com - Provides listings for Colorado nursing jobs.
• Health-Tech Plus - Offers travel positions throughout the United States. Includes jobs, benefits, and FAQs.
• Hot Nurse Jobs - Job data bank. Submit your resume for free.
• HRN Services, Inc. - Traveling nurse organizations filling positions across the USA.
• Indian Health Service Nurse Recruiters - Employment opportunities for nurses, advanced practice and specialties throughout the USA.
• Innovative Placements, Inc. - Traveling positions across the United States. Includes application form, benefits, and housing information.
• Intercon Recruiters, Inc. - Specializes in placing nurses from India in permanent positions in the United States. Includes list of services, immigration information, and hints.
• International Horizons, Inc. - Recruits from the Philippines for positions in the United States. Includes list of services and requirements.
• International Medical Corps - Current vacancies with a humanitarian relief organization with medical and nursing programs in Bosnia, Angola, Burundi, Somalia and South Sudan.
• International Nurses Recruiting, LLC - Recruiting nursing internationally to work in the United States. Includes requirements, benefits, and application.
• International Nursing Professionals - Recruits nurses from the Philippines and Canada for employment in the United States. Includes requirements, types of positions available, and information for employers.
• International Nursing Recruitment - Offers short and long-term contracts in the United Kingdom. Includes frequently asked questions and contact information.
• James Fred Associates - Recruiting nurses and specialty nurses for positions across the USA.
• Kardea, LLC - Staffing agency which recruits nurses locally and internationally for short-term and permanent positions throughout California. Includes benefits, immigration information, and forum for members.
• KC Health Staffing Corp - Recruits throughout Asia for employment in the United States. Includes description of services and employment process.
• Liberty International Nurse Recruiters Inc. - Offers job placement and visa services to international nurses wishing to work in the United States. Includes requirements and description of process.
• Linkous and Associates - Focuses on recruiting and placing Neonatal Nurse Practitioners with hospitals and physician groups throughout the USA.
• Martin Fletcher - Nationwide employment search, consultation, and medical recruiter for nurses of all disciplines and specialties.
• Master Staffing Inc. - Offers travel, contract, and permanent placement throughout the United States and Canada. Includes services, requirements, and sample positions.
• Matrix Personnel Service, Inc. - Short and long-term travel opportunities. Sample positions, list of benefits, skills checklist, and application form.
• Med Staff International - Recruits in Asia for positions in the United States. Includes background and screening process.
• MedHunters - Offers local and international job search service for nurses. This site includes nursing jobs in all positions, salary calculator, relocation and educational resources, professional organizations, as well as licensing and visa information.
• Medical Jobs Online - Free job database and resume postings in health related professions.
• Medical Solutions - Offers traveling positions throughout the United States. Includes benefits, frequently asked questions, and application.
• Medical Staffing Options - Offers traveling nurse and staffing positions. Includes benefits, housing information, and skills checklist.
• Medical Staffing Resources - Placement of Advanced Practice, Management, Staff and Research Nurse positions.
• MediStaff - Places of nurses and other healthcare professionals into permanent positions across America and Canada.
• Med-State Staffing, Inc. - Offers traveling positions for nurses and scrub technicians. Includes benefits, pay scale, travel tips, and client services.
• Midwest Staffing, Inc. - Offers traveling positions throughout the United States. Includes benefits, application, and employer information. [May not support all browsers.]
• Mobile Medical Staffing - Offers traveling positions. Includes benefits, bonus program, and application.
• Nationwide Nurses Travel Professionals - Offers positions throughout the United States. Includes benefits, openings, and frequently asked questions.
• Netis Healthcare Staffing - Offers traveling positions throughout the United States. Includes requirements, benefits, and forms.
• New Solutions Canada - Offers assistance programs for foreign nurses wishing to work in Canada or the United States.
• Newcross Nursing Agency - Offers temporary positions in home health, hospitals, and nursing homes throughout the United Kingdom. Includes philosophy, list of vacancies, applications, and members area.
• Nightingale Nursing Bureau - Places nurses in positions in Australia, London and the United Kingdom. Includes types of positions and contracts, benefits, news, and current vacancies.
• Northeast Travel Nursing - Focuses on finding travel nurses jobs, primarily in the northeast United States.
• Nosbig Nurses - Recruiting for travel assignments across the USA. Includes online application and contact information.
• NT Medic Pty. Ltd. - Specializing in rural, coastal, and remote hospital and community placement throughout Australia. Includes information regarding registration, sponsorship, and job list.
• Nurse Dynamics - Places nurses into permanent, full time positions across the United States. Includes opening, benefits, and application information.
• Nurse Job Find - Offers a database of nationwide nursing jobs and free resume center.
• Nurse Options USA - Job listings for nurses, advanced practice nurses and nursing management permanent, temporary, and travel positions throughout the USA.
• Nurseagencies.com - A directory of nurse/care agencies throughout the UK, organized by region.
• Nursent - Offers full-time placement throughout the United States and Canada. Includes scheduled events and skills checklist.
• Nurse-Recruiter.com - Fills traveling and permanent nursing positions. Includes jobs database, resume services, newsletter, and application.
• Nurserve - UK job and information database designed so that individuals can search to find a vacancy, training course or service.
• Nurses For You - Recruits for positions throughout the United States. Includes list of opportunities and application.
• Nurses Network International, LLC - Placing nurses nationally and internationally in USA jobs. Includes list of immigration attorneys, and Durham, North Carolina information.
• Nurses Rx - Travel agency offering short-term assignments. Includes job highlights, benefits, frequently asked questions, and application form.
• NursesJobUSA - Recruits internationally for positions in the United States. Includes list of services, requirements, and forms.
• NursesontheNet.net - Offers searchable database, resume tools, and frequently asked questions. Requires free registration.
• Nursing Advantage Inc. - Offers travel positions throughout the United States. Benefits, application, and contact information.
• Nursing Agency of Australia - Placement agency recruiting internationally and from within Australia. Includes requirements, pay comparisons, and newsletter.
• Nursing Express - Guide for nurses coming to the UK from Australia, New Zealand and everywhere else.
• Nursing in the UK - A guide for overseas trained nurses wanting to work in the UK. Includes details on registering with the UKCC, work permits and language requirements.
• Nursing Jobs Magazine - Career and recruiting articles for nurses seeking employment nationwide, including free interview and resume assistance.
• Nursing Jobs On-Line - A database of jobs for nurses with international listings.
• Nursing Jobs Scout - National placement of staff nurses, advanced practice nurses and nurse managers.
• Nursing Opportunities - Features a searchable database of nursing jobs throughout the western United States.
• Nursing Times - Online version of UK weekly journal for nurses, including job postings and career information. Free registration required for job details.
• O. R. Nurses, Inc. - Agency specializing in placing nurses and other medical professionals in a variety of settings.
• OeS - Offers job service to nurses seeking London, United Kingdom, and overseas employment. Includes benefits, services, application form, and member areas.
• OmniMatrix Health Resources, Inc. - Offers traveling positions. Includes list of openings, frequently asked questions, and application.
• Onward Healthcare - Offers temporary, travel and permanent assignments across the country for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Opportunity Knock - Recruits in India for positions in the United States. Includes resume posting and employment requirements. [May not support all browsers.]
• Paediatric Nursing Jobs - Recruits for positions throughout the United Kingdom. Includes list of opportunities.
• PPR Travel - Places nursing in traveling and permanent jobs throughout the United States. Includes online application and information for clients and international nurses.
• Preferred Healthcare Staffing - Recruiting traveling nurses for positions across the US and internationally. Includes traveling and housing information and benefits.
• Primus Nursing Solutions - Offers traveling, agency, and full time positions. Also recruits internationally for positions in the United States. Includes benefits, requirements, and contact information.
• PRN Health Services, Inc. - Temporary staffing service provider serving Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota.
• Procare USA - Places American and Canadian RNs and American LPNs in travel and permanent positions throughout the USA. Includes FAQ, testimonials, policies, and application form.
• Professional Medical Staffing - Offers travel assignments throughout the United States. Benefits, news, application, contact information, and section for hospitals in need of staff.
• Professional Nursing Service - Travel nurse job assignments and Permanent job placement for nurses.
• Professional Placement Services - Recruits internationally for positions in the United States. Includes requirements, process, fees, and news.
• Professional Resource Group, Inc. - Specializes in recruitment of advanced practice nurses and nurse managers for positions throughout the USA.
• ProTouch Nurses - Supplemental staffing agency that staffs RN's LVN's and CNA's in the Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth areas offering per diem travel and contract assignments. Includes skill checklist and traveling nurses locations.
• Pulse Healthcare Staffing - Offers traveling positions. Includes sample job list, newsletter, and application.
• Q-Shift Travel Nurses - Provides short to long term travel assignments for healthcare professionals nationwide. Online applications.
• Quik Travel Staffing - Offers travel positions throughout the United States. Includes job postings, benefits, and employer information.
• Resume Preparation for Nurses - Offers resumes, curricula vitae, and cover letters. Includes background, services, and price list.
• Right Serve Consortium - Recruits internationally for positions in Europe and the United States. Includes requirements, frequently asked questions, and testing information.
• The Right Solutions - Offers traveling positions throughout the United States. Includes benefits, clinical support information, and newsletter (PDF).
• RN India - Recruits in India for permanent positions in the United States. Includes services, description of immigration process, and frequently asked questions.
• RNCaseManager.com - A comprehensive source of jobs, professional services, networking, and helpful resources for the Nurse (RN) Case Manager and Nurse Case Management.
• RNNetwork - Offers traveling positions throughout the United States. Includes assignment information, benefits, and forms.
• RNStat - National nurse recruiting firm, with job openings listed online.
• RNWanted.Com - Recruiting nurses for positions throughout the USA. Post resumes, newsletter and bulletin board available.
• Rsi Nursing - Staffing agency offering positions throughout the United States. Includes benefits, open positions, and forms.
• Rx Med-Staff - Offers travel and per-diem staffing. Includes skills checklists.
• Search One - Recruiting nationally. Includes list of services, application, and contact information.
• Select Medical Connections - Offers permanent or travel employment opportunities across the USA, Canada, and overseas. Includes overview of available positions, resume and interview tips, and online application.
• SpringNet - Opportunities for nurses, nurse managers, nurse practitioners, and nursing students. Includes a career directory and career articles.
• 5Star Hospitals - Offers a fully searchable hospital directory, hospital jobs listing, hospital ratings and hospital reviews written by nurses. The hospital database is searchable by state and hospital name and includes employment opportunities for nurses.
• Stat Nurses International, Inc. - Offers traveling positions. Includes searchable jobs database, benefits, frequently asked questions, and testimonials.
• Stateside Nursing International - Recruits internationally for positions in the United States. Includes application, benefits, and contact information.
• Stateside Nursing Ltd. - Recruits internationally for short-term and permanent positions in the United States and the United Kingdom. Includes requirements, benefits, and forms.
• Symbion Healthcare Staffing - Registry offering acute care positions. Includes background, news, and application. Some areas are password protected. [May not support all browsers, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.]
• Thornbury Nursing Services - Agency assignments with NHS, private hospitals, nursing homes, TV and film shoots throughout England and Wales.
• TLC Nursing Services, Inc. - Offers per diem assignments and travel assignments. Includes mission statement, open positions, benefits, frequently asked questions, and application. [Requires JavaScript.]
• Travel Nurse Across America - Includes frequently asked questions, application form, list of benefits, jobs database, and recruiter accounts.
• Travel Nurse Databank - Traveling nurse positions of various lengths for experienced nurses.
• Travel Nurse Depot - Travel nurses auction their services to multiple travel nurse agencies and can search for high paying assignments.
• Travel Nurse International - Includes benefits, frequently asked questions, and job list.
• Traveling Nurse Network - Offers thirteen and twenty six week assignments in a variety of states. Includes benefits, open positions, and frequently asked questions.
• TravelMax Medical Professionals - Offers short-term positions. Includes list of jobs, forms, and application.
• Trebormed Inc. - Recruits internationally for positions in California. Includes requirements, services, and contact information.
• United Staffing Services - Offers jobs to RNs and other healthcare professionals in behavioral health and human services, desiring to work in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
• Universal Worker - Matching medically trained employees with positions in the USA.
• Unlimited Nurse Search - Recruitment firm. Includes mission statement, candidate and employer information, and application form.
• U.S. Nursing Corporation - Offers short term travel positions at facilities during strikes. Includes current and potential positions, frequently asked questions, benefits, and application.
• USA Nurse 4 You - Recruits internationally for positions in the United States. Includes list of services, description of process, and application.
• Usaemployment.org - New Delhi, India based staffing agency which places individuals in temporary and permanent positions in the United States. Includes description of positions, benefits, skills checklists, and frequently asked questions.
• West Australian Nursing Agency - Fills positions throughout Australia and specialises in finding work for nursing backpackers traveling to Australia. Includes openings, sponsorship information, and news.
• Worldwide Resource Group, Inc. - Recruits nurses from a variety of countries for employment in the United States. Includes background and contact forms.

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