ission: The Rhode Island State Nurses Association (RISNA), a constituent member of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is the authority on matters concerning the profession of nursing and nursing practice in the state of Rhode Island. RISNA is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, and protection of nursing thereby improving the quality of and access to health care in Rhode Island. We stand united in excellence by:

• Providing leadership in defining standards of nursing practice;
• Representing the nursing profession in state and local affairs, and;
• Providing and coordinating information on nursing and health care for nurses and the Rhode Island community.

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