ANA and SNAs will collectively and collaboratively advocate for access to comprehensive quality health care that is affordable for all people. ANA and the SNAs as multipurpose organizations will continue to be strong and effective at the state, national and international levels.
Goals guide the priorities for association activities in the coming biennium.
After feedback from the SNAs, ANA organizational units, subsidiaries, Organizational Affiliates and staff, the ANA Board recommends reaffirmation and amendment of the 1996-1997 Short Term Vision and Goals to address access to affordable health care for the consumer. Quality health care for all people is assured by protecting and enhancing professional nursing practice in all environments. ANA and SNAs will assure that the registered nurse is an essential provider in all practice settings through education, research, collective bargaining, workplace advocacy, legislation and regulation. ANA and SNAs will collectively and collaboratively advocate for access to affordable, comprehensive quality health care services for all people. ANA and the SNAs as multipurpose organizations will continue to be strong and effective at the national and state levels.