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Here's a partial list of organizations that may be useful to you.

Nursing

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  Organization of distinguished leaders in nursing who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession and to health care.
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  Research, education, and charitable affiliate of the ANA.
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  National Nurses Week is the time in May each year when you can demonstrate the importance of nursing in healthcare. Site includes media kits, catalog, and the Nightingale Pledge.
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  Information on public policy regarding nursing, nurse aides, and nursing regulation.
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  Provides clinical resources, journals, and educational opportunities to nursing and other health care professionals.
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  Advancing the health of diverse communities through nursing.
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  The professional organization of perioperative nurses that unites its members by providing education, representation, and standards for quality patient care.
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  Gives perioperative managers and leaders immediate access to news and information about health care and perioperative management issues.
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  Interested in providing the best cancer care possible.
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  Promotes excellence in nursing practice to improve the health of women and newborns.
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  Federation of more than 120 national nurses' associations worldwide.
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  Promoting optimal mental health care for those in need, while providing an environment that is conducive to educating nursing professionals.
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  Nonprofit organization dedicated to the professional enhancement of registered nurses practicing in a consulting capacity in the legal field.
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  Represents VNA home health and hospice agencies.
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  Promotes and advances professional rehabilitation nursing practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and research.
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  Seeks to advance the quality of nursing in the interests of the public.

Athletic Training and Physical Therapy

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  National medical society representing physiatrists, physicians who are specialists in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
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  Provides leadership and direction to the physiotherapy profession, foster excellence in practice, education, and research.
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  Includes a directory of state boards and information on the National Physical Therapy Examinations.
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  For rehab professionals and disability therapists, offering seminars, government advocacy, publications, insurance and more.

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