It fosters inclusion and representation of all registered nurses regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. As an advocate for all nurses within the profession, the Association acknowledges self- governance, seeks economic and general welfare and promotes collegiality. This Association historically has characterized and identified itself with the improvement of the health of the society and continues to carry out a commitment and responsibility to ensure the continued growth of individually accountable nursing services by promoting ethical and optimal standards of nursing practice, education, administration, research and service through established Congresses, Committees and Cabinets. To forward professionalism and the power necessary to carry out nursing's social contract, the Association reaches out to nurses through its structure, program and resources striving for one forum for the identification of the entire profession yet reflecting special interests of practice. Nursing is a professional practice discipline that includes the roles of care provider, educator and researcher.
Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems.
Nursing is dynamic and responds to health needs of those served. The membership is responsible for the enunciation and maintenance of high standards of nursing practice. As an essential social service, the Association is concerned with the professional growth of its members and requires continuing education of its members so that the needs of people will be met in changing societal conditions. The Association's membership strives for nursing care of the public that is qualitative, accountable and autonomous. The Association serves as the unified voice on nursing issues in New Jersey and cooperates with other health care organizations for the improvement to health standards.