APRN Resources

This resource center serves as a comprehensive list of national nursing associations and important industry sites, blogs, and articles. In addition, you’ll find links to reputable employment resources, forums, and discussion boards.

The typical career path for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) includes becoming a registered nurse (RN) and earning a master’s degree in nursing. Learn more using the list of nursing resources below.

National Nursing Associations

• American Nurses Association
• American Association for Men in Nursing
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners 
• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
• American College of Nurse-Midwives
• American Nurses Credentialing Center
• American Organization for Nursing Leadership
• Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association
• National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
• National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• National Council of State Boards of Nursing
• National Institute of Nursing Research
• National Nurse-Led Care Consortium
• National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health

Industry Foundations and Blogs

• American Nurse Today
• The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
• Medscape Nurses
• Nurse Author & Editor
• Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation
• The NAPNAP Foundation
• The Nurse Practitioner Business Owner blog
• Off the Charts (official blog of the AJN)

Important Documents and Articles

• Code of Ethics (ANA)
• Professional Boundaries (NCSBN)
• A Nurse’s Guide to the Use of Social Media (NCSBN)
• HIPAA for Professionals
• Medicare Information for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Anesthesiologist Assistants, and Physician Assistants (PDF)
• The NIH Department of Bioethics

For Employment

• Nurse.com
• Nursing Jobs
• Nursefinders
• Nurse Recruiter
• AANP JobCenter
• Indeed
• RegisteredNursing.org

For Camaraderie and Support

• allnurses
• Generation NP
• Nurses of Instagram
• nursepiration

Nursing Education

Purdue Global offers several nursing programs that can help you start or continue your nursing education. Learn more about our online nursing programs.

Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. Not all programs are available in all states. Check with an Admissions Advisor for more details.