Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
The Board of Higher Education works to create and maintain a system of
public higher education which provides Massachusetts citizens with the
opportunity to participate in academic and educational programs for
their personal betterment and growth; to contribute to the area’s
existing base of research and knowledge; and to contribute to the
Commonwealth’s future economic growth and development.
Massachusetts Center For Nursing
The site is rich with up-to-date nursing information on retention, recruitment, nursing faculty opportunities, Massachusetts nursing workforce development initiatives, National nursing workforce development initiatives, beginning or advancing your nursing career.
American Nurses Association Massachusetts
As a constituent member of the American Nurses Association, ANAMASS is recognized as the voice of registered nursing in Massachusetts through advocacy, education, leadership and practice.
Massachusets Nurses Association (MNA)
MNA is the largest union and professional association of registered nurses and health professionals in the state, as well as a growing number of nurses and health professionals working in schools, visiting nurse associations, public health departments and state agencies.
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
The mission of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth through the fair and consistent application of the statutes and regulations governing nursing practice and nursing education.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) provides
education, service, and research through collaborative leadership to
promote evidence-based regulatory excellence for patient safety and
public protection.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
AACN's
educational, research, governmental advocacy, data collection, publications, and
other programs work to establish quality standards for bachelor's- and graduate-degree
nursing education, promote public support of baccalaureate
and graduate education, research, and practice in nursing— the nation's largest
health care profession.
Massachusetts Rhode Island League for Nursing
MARILN, a Constituent League of the National League for Nursing, provides leadership, education and networking opportunities for nursing educators and others interested in nursing education in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Activites focus on providing educational programs, scholarships for nursing students and networking opportunities for those interested in nursing education at all levels.