Transition to the Professional Nurse Role Exam 2, VERIFIED. LATEST UPDATES. Verified

Transition to the Professional Nurse Role Exam 2, VERIFIED. LATEST UPDATES. Verified The International Council of Nurses (ICN) - -is a federation operated by nurses that consists of more than 130 national nurse associations. Founded in 1899, ICN builds positive relationships internationally to ensure quality nursing care, advance nursing knowledge and promote global sound health policies. American Nurses Association (ANA) - -is a full-service professional organization representing the nation's 3.1 million Registered Nurses through its constituent state associations and organizational affiliates. 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. In 1965, the ANA proposed a bachelor's degree in nursing within 10 years, "BSN in 10" , as a means to better meet the health care needs of the public. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) supports nursing education, nursing practice, and the public by recognizing programs that meet or exceed standards for educational quality. The commission promotes peer review, self-regulation, and a common core of standards for the accreditation of nursing programs. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) - -is an independent, not-for-profit organization whose membership comprises the boards of nursing in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five United States territories--American