American Academy of Nursing
Encyclopedia
The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) generates, synthesizes, and disseminates nursing
knowledge to contribute to health policy and practice for the benefit of the public and the nursing profession.
Members are invited on the basis of leadership
and accomplishments and designated as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). Over 80% of the Fellows are doctorally
prepared. There are approximately 1500 members (2006).
Nursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
knowledge to contribute to health policy and practice for the benefit of the public and the nursing profession.
Members are invited on the basis of leadership
Leadership
Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". Other in-depth definitions of leadership have also emerged.-Theories:...
and accomplishments and designated as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). Over 80% of the Fellows are doctorally
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
prepared. There are approximately 1500 members (2006).