One Vision, One Mission.
The ANA Enterprise is a family of organizations that includes the American
Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Foundation (Foundation), and
the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our three organizations work
together to achieve our shared vision, mission, and values.
The ANA Enterprise 2023–2025 Strategic Plan puts our shared vision, mission,
and values into action to allow the ANA Enterprise to be a true catalyst for creating
a healthy world and leading the nursing profession to shape the future of nursing
and health care.
A healthy world through
the power of nursing.
Lead the profession to
shape the future of
nursing and health care.
MISSION
VISION
VALUES
TRUSTED
We act with integrity, respect, transparency, and
humility in all we do.
INCLUSIVE
We embrace the uniqueness of every individual,
including diversity of thought, as we work
collaboratively to bring our very best.
INNOVATIVE
We are creative, nimble, open to change, and we
will never stop striving for excellence.
EMPOWERED
We choose to see it, own it, solve it, and do it,
through shared decision-making, optimism, and joy.
Board approved as of December 2023. Last updated 4/1/2024 |
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2024 Goals and Objectives
The ANA Enterprise 2023-2025 Strategic Plan represents priorities
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nd areas of focus in support of America’s 5+ million registered nurses.
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honesty and ethical standards as “high” or “very high”.
#1
Trusted profession for 20+ years. 78% of Americans rat
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ed nurses’
1. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
2. Gallup Poll, 2024
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Enablers: People, Core Values, Financial and Operational Excellence
Elevate the Profession
of Nursing Globally
Lead the nursing profession
to improve health through
practice, advocacy,
equity, innovation, and
philanthropy.
Lead, evolve, and promote
standards of excellence,
recognizing exemplary
nurses and settings where
they practice.
Lead and promote the
value of nursing’s impact
on health and society.
Evolve the Practice of Nursing
to Improve Health, Health
Care, and Health Equity
Advance diversity, equity,
inclusion, belonging, and
anti-racism to improve
nursing practice and work
environments.
Engage and support social
justice in nursing and by
nurses to address inequities
in health and care delivery.
Enhance nurses’ ability to
innovate and lead in
dynamic, disruptive and
complex practice
environments.
Ensure the Professional
Success of Nurses
Magnify nurses’ voices
and advocate to overcome
barriers to personal and
professional success.
Design, advance, and
implement innovative
solutions to meet the
needs and priorities
of nurses.
Co-create holistic
approaches for nurses’
well-being with nurses
and strategic partners.
Board approved as of December 2023. Last updated 4/1/2024 |
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