The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) is a professional organization that generates, synthesizes, and disseminates nursing knowledge to contribute to
health policy and practice for the benefit of the public and the nursing profession. Founded in 1973, the organization is an independent affiliate of the
American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a 501(c)(6) professional organization to advance and protect the profession of nursing. It started in 1896 as the Nurses Associated Alumnae and was renamed the American Nurses Association in 1911. It is b ...
(ANA).
The organization publishes a bimonthly journal known as ''
Nursing Outlook''.
Members of the organization are invited on the basis of leadership and accomplishments and designated as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). This status should not be confused with the FAAN status granted by the
American Academy of Neurology
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a professional society representing over 38,000 neurologists and neuroscientists. As a medical specialty society it was established in 1948 by A.B. Baker of the University of Minnesota to advance the ...
. Ninety percent of the Fellows are doctorally prepared; the others hold a master's degree and bachelor's degree.
[ As of 2014, there are approximately 2300 members.
The academy's highest honor is its Living Legend designation. Nominees for Living Legend status must have held the FAAN designation for at least 15 years. As of December 2012, the organization has named 82 nurses as Living Legends.]
Presidents
See also
* List of Living Legends of the American Academy of Nursing
References
External links
*
American Nurses Association
Organizations established in 1973
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