The mission of the Alaska Nurses Association is to advance and support the profession of nursing in Alaska. We are a voice for and represent over 7,000 nurses across the entire state of Alaska. The Core Purpose of AaNA is to: Advance and Support the Profession of Nursing We advance and support the profession of nursing by: • Working for improvement of health standards, • Promoting access to health care services for Alaskans, • Fostering high standards and the professional development of nurses, • Advancing the economic and general welfare of nurses, • Empowering nurses to be dynamic and powerful leaders in health care and political communities. The Core Values of AaNA are: Integrity ▪ Advocacy ▪ Professionalism ▪ Representation ▪ Empowerment