SoHP: Nursing Leadership Resources

Works to improve the health system by supporting the production and use of evidence to inform policy and practice.

Nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping policymakers and the public better understand health policy.

ASCA is the national membership association that represents ambulatory surgery centers.

Advances health policy, practice and science through organizational excellence and effective nursing leadership.

Professional organization for healthcare administrators provides information on certification and professional events.

Aims to empower all nurse practitioners to advance quality health care through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership.

Represent clients in all segments of the health care industry, including physicians, hospitals and other institutional providers, teaching and research organizations, managed care organizations and other third-party payors, pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers.

Professional organization for healthcare management.

Non-profit federation of affiliate state health organizations, together representing more than 13,500 non-profit and for-profit nursing facility, assisted living, developmentally-disabled, and subacute care providers that care for approximately one million elderly and disabled individuals each day.

Association of health information management (HIM) professionals worldwide.

Nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) educational organization devoted to legal issues in the health care field with nearly 14,000 members.

Professional membership organization providing advocacy on hospital, health-care, and patient issues. Research and Publications section features trend, industry, and economic reports freely available to download in PDF format.

Promotes the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

AMIA connects a broad community of professionals and students interested in informatics.

Premier organization representing the interests of the nation's 4 million registered nurses.

Credentials both organizations and individuals who advance nursing.

Professional membership organization committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nursing and wellness promotion, prevention of mental health problems, and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders.

Works to advance the health of all people and all communities as the nation’s leading public health organization.

part of the American Hospital Association, this membership group is dedicated to HR professionals in the health care industry. Find valuable information under Resources and Toolkits.

Professional membership group of the American Hospital Association (AHA) with nearly 6,000 members representing risk management, patient safety, insurance, law, finance and other related professions.

Not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to executive assistants, administrative assistants, and other professionals who support healthcare leaders.

Leading membership group for healthcare supply chain professionals.

Premier professional organization for physicians interested in and responsible for healthcare information technology.

A nonpartisan organization that facilitates problem-solving exchanges and peer learning among a diverse range of health care stakeholders. Website offers topic pages, project overviews and resources.

A division of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services provides information and resources for Medicare and Medicaid regulations, policies and research.

The Coalition of National Health Education Organizations (CNHEO) was formed in 1972 and represents over 30,000 individuals committed to the advancement of the field of health education.

Advocates for patient safety and excellence in emergency nursing practice

Nonprofit trade association supporting education, networking, resource and advocacy needs of third-party administrators (TPAs), stop loss insurance carriers, managing general underwriters, audit firms, medical managers, technology organizations, pharmacy benefit managers, brokers/agents, human resource managers and health care consultants.

Membership organization for healthcare finance leaders.

HIMSS is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better health through information and technology.

IAHSS is a professional association with more than 2,000 members who are healthcare security, law enforcement, safety and emergency management leaders.

Non-governmental international organization representing at the international level healthcare national bodies, in particular major healthcare facilities and organizations linked up with provision of healthcare.

An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.

Association for medical practice administrators. Has information on management, operations and risk management.

A nonprofit, volunteer-run organization that enhances the lives and careers of orthopaedic nurses.

Since 1989, NHA has prepared and awarded more than 500,000 certifications to healthcare students and professionals, providing them with nationally recognized measurements of competency paired with easy-to-use study tools and personalized customer service.

Premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education.

Professional association of more than 39,000 members committed to promoting excellence in oncology nursing and the transformation of cancer care.

Not-for-profit public education and advocacy alliance committed to making research to improve health a higher national priority.

Professional society that improves public health by establishing infection prevention measures and supporting antibiotic stewardship among healthcare providers.

Promotes high quality and high-value health care for every hospitalized patient.

Part of the United Nations, WHO is a leading international authority on health issues in the developed and developing world. Find publications, programs, data and statistics for international health topics and emerging health care issues.

Not-for-profit organization whose U.S. members include the nursing regulatory bodies in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories.

Leader in advocating for excellence in perioperative practice and healthcare.

Formerly the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, facilitates the development, refinement, dissemination and use of standardized nursing diagnostic terminology.