Profile of the Licensed Practical Nurse Association of Nebraska

The Licensed Practical Nurse Association of Nebraska (LPNAN) is a professional organization that supports, promotes, and represents all aspects of practical nursing in Nebraska. The LPNAN's membership includes active and inactive licensed practical nurses, student nurses in practical nursing programs, and educators in practical nursing programs.

LPNAN represents Licensed Practical Nurses in Nebraska - to government, business leaders, and the general public. It also serves as a force for change within the nursing field and provides information and education.

The purpose of LPNAN shall be to preserve and foster the philosophy of practical nursing; to provide networking opportunities to all licensed practical nurses; to promote the economic and general welfare of all licensed practical nurses; to secure continued recognition of all licensed practical nurses; to promote the standards of care and ethics of all licensed practical nurses; to work with other health care groups/organizations interested in health care; to keep LPNs informed of practical nursing issues; to promote and maintain public relations among its own members and the consumer; to promote, support, and speak for Nebraska licensed practical nurses; to monitor and represent licensed practical nurses in regulatory and legislative issues; to promote standards of practical nursing for the various roles of LPNs; and to promote continuing education.

LPNAN's goals are to promote quality health care standards, represent Nebraska LPNs in legislative and regulatory issues, and promote to consumers and healthcare professionals and organizations the diverse functions of LPNs.

A volunteer Board of Directors consisting of Licensed Practical Nurses governs LPNAN. The Board of Directors includes an Executive Committee (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President) and Regional Ambassadors. The Regional Ambassador is a volunteer position approved by the Board of Directors representing one of the 14 identified regions of the state.


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