About Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement

Nephrology nurses work in a team-oriented environment, using their nursing skills and knowledge to make independent decisions. They care for patients of all ages who are experiencing, or are at risk for, kidney disease. The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization established to support nephrology nurses. Mission and Purpose ANNA’s…

Leadership, Service, and Global Impact- Providing advanced clinical care, operational leadership, and humanitarian support across the U.S. Armed Forces WHO ARE MILITARY NURSES Military nurses are commissioned officers who deliver healthcare in clinical, operational, and combat environments across Army, Navy, and Air Force systems. As registered nurses, they serve in the armed forces, providing care…

A workforce and certification snapshot of nurses delivering complex, high-impact care across the continuum Workforce Snapshot Workforce estimates vary due to lack of a centralized national registry. What is WOC Nursing? WOC nurses specialize in: This specialty combines clinical expertise + patient education + long-term care management. The Role of a WOC Nurse WOC nurses bridge…

Who They Are  Medical-Surgical Nurses (Med-Surg RNs) are registered nurses who specialize in the care of adult patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. They are the largest nursing specialty and serve as the foundation of hospital-based patient care across the healthcare system.  Professional Organization  The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is the…

Recognizing certified nursing assistants (CNAs) whose compassion, dedication, and hands-on care support patients every day. During National Nursing Assistants Week, we celebrate the caregivers who are at the heart of patient care, providing compassionate, and dedicated care to patients every day. With over 1.4 million nursing assistants nationwide, CNAs provide essential, hands-on support that helps patients maintain…

A strategic overview of the nursing specialty at the frontline of global emergencies. What is Disaster Nursing?  Disaster nursing ensures continuity of care for vulnerable populations during system disruption. Who Do Disaster Nurses Serve? Health disparities intensify during disasters—nurses mitigate that risk. Core Roles of Disaster Nurses Global Frameworks & Leadership International Council of Nurses…

Celebrating Nurses Who Deliver Hope and Strength in Cancer Care During Oncology Nurses Month, we celebrate and recognize the specialized nurses who care for patients across the cancer continuum and support patients and families across every stage of the cancer journey. With 1 in 3 people affected by cancer and over 18 million survivors, oncology…

Powering High-Acuity Care at the Frontline A data snapshot of the workforce delivering life-saving care in the most complex clinical environments. Critical care nurses are essential to modern healthcare—delivering rapid, complex, and life-saving interventions every day. As workforce pressures grow, supporting recruitment, education, and retention in this specialty is critical to sustaining high-quality patient outcomes.…