To advance and promote the improvement of health standards and the standards of nursing and to stimulate and promote the professional development of nurses and advance their economic and general welfare.

Revise and expand the foundational documents for nurses and nursing practice:american nurses association, inc. (ana) maintains and disseminates the code of ethics, the nursing social policy statement, the scope and standards of care for nursing (and 28 specialty practices), position statements and issue briefs. Activities include conducting and supporting research, evaluation and dissemination of information related to health policy, nurses and nursing care. clarify and strengthen the educational system for nursing:ana supports activities related to minimum educational requirements for differing levels of nursing practice, ensuring federal support for nursing education, and support for leadership development and educational scholarships for minority students. restructure the organizational arrangements for delivery of nursing services:activities included in this program are related to development of cost-effective models for delivery of nursing care and promotion of nurses as providers of care to the public.