The opportunity
- Two seats are open on the NOA Board of Directors. Each carries a three-year term, January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029.
- At least one of the two seats will be filled by a qualified chief or senior-level staff officer.
- NOA is led by six individuals serving on a working board who guide program development, host virtual experiences, and advance the Alliance's mission.
How to nominate
- Complete the Online Nomination Form by Wednesday, October 7, 2026. It must be completed by or for the nominee.
- Each nominee must have written support from their NOA member organization.
What happens next
- Candidate information is shared with member organizations after the slate is set, by October 24.
- Member organizations vote at the Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, November 14, 2026, during the Fall Virtual Summit. Nominations are not accepted from the floor.
Questions
- Contact Kevin Lyons, Account Executive, at [email protected].
Alliance Member Directory
A collaborative ecosystem of over 40 leading professional nursing organizations, united to elevate the future of healthcare policy, practice, and leadership.
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
AMSN
Academy of Neonatal Nursing
ANN
Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association
ASTNA
American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
AAACN
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
AACN
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
AALNC
American Association for Men in Nursing
AAMN
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
AANN
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
AANA
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
AANP
American Holistic Nurses Association
AHNA
American Nephrology Nurses' Association
ANNA
American Nurses Association
ANA
American Nursing Informatics Association
ANIA
American Organization for Nursing Leadership
AONL
American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association
APSNA
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
APNA
American Society for Pain Management Nursing
ASPMN
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
ASPAN
Association for Nursing Professional Development
ANPD
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
AORN
Emergency Nurses Association
ENA
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association
GAPNA
Infusion Nurses Society
INS
International Association of Forensic Nurses
IAFN
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
NACNS
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
NPWH
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
NAPNAP
National Association of School Nurses
NASN
National League for Nursing
NLN
National Student Nurses' Association
NSNA
Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs
NOVA
Nutrition Support Nurses Practice Section of ASPEN
ASPEN Nurses
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
OADN
Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society
PENS
Philippine Nurses Association of America
PNAA
Sigma Theta Tau International
Sigma
Society of Trauma Nurses
STN
Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society
WOCN
Who Should Join?
NOA is unique. We don't just support organizations; we support the Leadership Partnership between staff executives and elected volunteer leaders.
- Independent National Nursing Organizations operating with a membership body at the national level.
- Nurse-Majority Organizations wherein the majority of voting members are registered nurses.
- Structural Nursing Components representing distinct nursing divisions within larger multi-disciplinary health organizations.
Being part of NOA has elevated our leadership team’s capacity to govern effectively... and created lasting connections with leaders across the nursing community.
Information Exchange
A dedicated forum for open communication, allowing member organizations to share insights without losing their independence.
Collaboration
A space for cross-disciplinary work to tackle workforce shortages, diversity, and equitable access to care.
Leadership Development
Targeted programs and resources that empower leaders to guide their organizations effectively.
Best Practices
Members benefit from learning proven strategies and applying them to their unique organizational contexts.
Shared Resources
Invaluable connections for mentorship, partnerships, and sharing resources to modernize association management.
Emerging Issues
A forum for leaders to discuss the "Basic Beliefs" of cooperation while navigating the ever-changing landscape of healthcare.
Organizational Membership
- Voting Rights in the Nursing Organizations Alliance
- Full Leadership Partnership Support (Elected & Staff)
- Board Governance Onboarding Resources
- Listing in the National Directory
- Add Your Events to the National Calendar
40+
National Organizations
800k+
Nurses Represented
1
Unified Voice
NOA is the collaborative hub for elected volunteer leaders and staff executives from national nursing organizations, advancing the future of the profession together.