RN to BSN: Professional Resources

The Code of Ethics for Nurses was developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession.

The mission of the Ethics Group is to improve patient care and the health of the public by examining and promoting physician professionalism.

The American College of Healthcare Executives Code of Ethics contains standards of ethical behavior for healthcare executives in their professional relationships.

The Montana Nurses Association promotes professional nursing practice, standards and education; represents professional nurses; and provides nursing leadership in promoting high quality health care.

The Montana Board of Nursing shares the licensing and regulatory information for Montana nursing and medication aide licensees.

Nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all.

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting public health, safety and welfare, including the development of nursing licensure examinations.

The ICN is a global coalition of over 130 national nursing associations that represents more than 20 million nurses around the world.

Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans.

Use this resource to find information about physicians & hospitals.

Resources and teaching tools for healthcare professionals.

Provides access to the University of Pennsylvania's health services research and education activities.

The Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit American academic medical center focused on integrated health care, education, and research.

The NIH is the nation's medical research agency and is part of the Department of U.S. Health and Human Services. Use this site to find info on grants, research, training, health info, and more.

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency/fellowship programs in nursing.

The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
Used to define quality in nursing education, the AACN Essentials outline the necessary curriculum content and expected competencies of graduates from baccalaureate, master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is the nation’s largest philanthropy dedicated solely to health.

The QSEN project addresses the challenge of preparing future nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the healthcare systems within which they work.

AHRQ is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of healthcare for all Americans.

The intent of the HCAHPS initiative is to provide a standardized survey instrument and data collection methodology for measuring patients’ perspectives on hospital care.

The mission of The Joint Commission is to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.