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Free to qualified subscribers, ADVANCE for Nurses reports on current trends in nursing. Ten regional publications span the US, offering award-winning clinical articles, the largest listing of available jobs, new product information, CE and event listings and expert advice.

ADVANCE for Nurses offers RNs practical information on clinical, management and professional issues. Each edition contains the largest recruitment and retention strategies, job listings, regional and national news, expert advice and convenient, high-quality CE. For more information visit: www.advanceweb.com

Founded in 1931 and located in Park Ridge, Ill., the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is the professional organization for more than 34,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). On June 17, 2006, the AANA will officially celebrate its 75th anniversary as a professional association.

CRNAs are advanced practice nurses who personally administer 65 percent of all anesthetics delivered in the United States each year. They practice in every type of setting where anesthesia is available, and are the primary anesthesia providers in rural America, the military, and for labor and delivery.

The American Nurses Association is the only full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.7 million registered nurses through its 54 constituent member nurses associations. The ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.

Blackwell Nursing continues to lead the way in publishing the latest developments in nursing research, practice and education. Our publications cover a range of topics relevant to research, education and clinical practice. Find more information at www.blackwellnursing.com.

The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is the only professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing and emergency care through advocacy, expertise, innovation, and leadership. Founded in 1970, ENA serves as the voice of more than 28,000 members and their patients through research, publications, professional development, injury prevention, and patient education. Additional information is available at ENA's Web site, at www.ena.org.

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits nearly 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States, including more than 8,000 hospitals and home care organizations, and more than 6,800 other health care organizations that provide long term care, assisted living, behavioral health care, laboratory and ambulatory care services. The Joint Commission also accredits health plans, integrated delivery networks, and other managed care entities. In addition, The Joint Commission provides certification of disease-specific care programs, primary stroke centers, and health care staffing services. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.

JONA is the authoritative source of information on developments and advances in patient care leadership. Content is geared to top-level nurse executives and their immediate associates in hospital, community health, and ambulatory care environments. Practical, solution-oriented articles give the nurse executive the tools to excel in our changing health care system: leadership development; human, material, and financial resource management; staffing and scheduling systems. All articles are peer-reviewed, selected and developed with the guidance of a distinguished group of editorial advisors. www.jonajournal.com

RN (www.RNWeb.com) is a leading nursing publication among registered nurses and the premier source of up-to-date clinical information. Its award-winning editorial provides solutions for the clinical, personal, and professional challenges of nursing. Each issue is organized into an enticing, easy-to-read format and packed with four continuing education tests in every issue. To subscribe, call (800) 284-8945 or to advertise call (888) 581-8052.

The Texas Organization of Nurse Executives (TONE) provides a mechanism for interchange of ideas, information and materials relative to nursing service administration. As a colleague in the administrative realm of nursing, it is often challenging to locate the resources needed to accomplish your job. TONE offers a forum for healthcare executives to collaborate with other nursing groups and healthcare entities. Members actively serve on a variety of special advisory committees and policy setting organizations which provide a distinctive opportunity to impact legislative changes that affect healthcare in the State of Texas.

Through the association, members can participate in education programs that focus on current issues related to nursing administration and develop and refine nursing management skills.

TONE's mission: "TONE is the voice of nurse leaders. TONE advocates for nursing and healthcare issues."

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