<?xml version='1.0' encoding='ISO-8859-1'?><rss version="0.91"><channel><title>Directorios Universia: Enfermería - Ciencias de la Salud en Asociaciones Científicas</title><link>http://www1.universia.net/catalogaxxi/C10057PPESII1/S12621/P12615NN1/INDEX.HTML</link><description>ENFERMERÍA EN ASOCIACIONES CIENTÍFICAS</description><language><![CDATA[es ]]></language><pubDate><![CDATA[27/11/2009 16:20:35]]></pubDate><image><url>http://www1.universia.net/catalogaxxi/img/cabecera/universia1.gif</url><title>Directorios Universia</title> <link>http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI</link></image><item><title><![CDATA[e-ENFERMERÍA ]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Sociedad Española de Enfermería Informática e Internet tiene entre sus objetivos el  dar a conocer y promover el uso de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC), entre las que se incluye Internet, entre los profesionales de Enfermería, ya para llegar a todos los profesionales, nace e-ENFERMERÍA. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E125902/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada (ANAC)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«ANAC is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that was established out of the recognition that Aboriginal people's health needs can best be met and understood by health professionals of a similar cultural background. An affiliate group of the Canadian Nurses Association, it is the only Aboriginal professional nursing organization in Canada.» ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139133/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN ) is a professional organization open to everyone interested in the history of nursing. Originally founded in 1978 as a historical methodology group, the association was briefly named the International History of Nursing Society. The purpose of the Association shall be to foster the importance of history as relevant to understanding the past, defining the present, and influencing the future of nursing.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138699/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«American Association of Blood Banks is an international association of blood banks, including hospital and community blood centers, transfusion and transplantation services and individuals involved in activities related to transfusion and transplantation medicine. The AABB supports high standards of medical, technical and administrative performance, scientific investigation, clinical application and education. It is dedicated to encouraging the voluntary donation of blood and other tissues and organs through education, public information and research. AABB member facilities are responsible for collecting virtually all of the nation?s blood supply and transfusing more than 80 percent. More than 2,200 institutions (community and hospital blood banks, hospital transfusion services and laboratories) and 8,500 individuals are members of the AABB, including physicians, scientists, administrators, medical technologists, blood donor recruiters and public relations personnel. Members are located in all 50 states and 80 foreign countries. AABB?s active membership provides direction to the Association through its elected Board of Directors, and more than 30 committees of volunteer professionals.»
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138687/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association of Colleges of Nursing ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for America's baccalaureate- and higher-degree nursing education programs.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139134/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association of Critical-Care Nurses]]></title><description><![CDATA[«... is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world, representing more than 65,000 nurses ? from every state in the U.S. and 45 other countries worldwide ? who are charged with the responsibility of caring for the most critically ill patients. The association is dedicated to providing our members with the knowledge and resources necessary to provide optimal care to critically ill patients. In addition to publishing a monthly newsletter, AACN publishes a scientific research journal, a clinical magazine for the practicing nurse, and a quarterly series for advanced practice nurses.»
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137718/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association of Diabetes Educators ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The AADE is a multi-disciplinary professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the practice of:<br>
diabetes self-management training and care as integral components of health care for persons with diabetes and lifestyle management for the prevention of diabetes.» 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137829/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association of Health Plans (AAHP)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The American Association of Health Plans (AAHP) is the nation's principal association of health plans, representing more than 1,000 plans that provide coverage for approximately 170 million Americans nationwide. Member plans include health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), other similar health plans and utilization review organizations (UROs).»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138674/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association of Managed Care Nurses]]></title><description><![CDATA[«Our mission is to be recognized as the expert and resource in managed care nursing; to establish standards for managed care nursing practice; to positively impact public policy regarding managed health care delivery and to assist in educating the public on managed care.»
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139135/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«To advance excellence in anesthesia services through meeting its members' professional needs and increasing public awareness that CRNAs provide patients with high-quality anesthesia services in all practice settings.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139136/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The tradition of excellence for AAOHN began in 1942, when 300 nurses from 16 states created the American Association of Industrial Nurses (AAIN) with the purpose of improving occupational health programs and services and enhancing career opportunities for occupational and environmental health nurses (OHNs). Following a quarter century of progress and growth, AAIN adopted the name American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Inc. (AAOHN) in 1977 to reflect the expanded activities of members in health promotion and disease prevention, and the variety of settings in which they practice. Today, AAOHN?s reach extends to more than 160 chapters in nearly 50 states, with members who work in roles as diverse as clinician to educator, case manager to corporate director and consultant.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139137/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«... is the largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities. AAPD works in coalition with other disability organizations for the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137834/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«AARP es una organización sin fines de lucro, dedicada a atender las necesidades e intereses de sus miembros, las personas de 50 años o más. A través de la educación, promoción de apoyos y prestación de servicios, buscamos mejorar la calidad de vida de todos los miembros promoviendo su independencia, dignidad y sentido de propósito.»
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138656/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association on Mental Retardation]]></title><description><![CDATA[«Since 1876, AAMR has been providing leadership in the field of mental retardation. AAMR is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals (and others) concerned about mental retardation and related disabilities.» 

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137835/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Board of Anesthesiology]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The American Society of Regional Anesthesia, Inc., and the Section on Surgery of The American Medical Association was established to devise a plan for an organization with the specific purpose of certifying physicians practicing in the field of anesthesiology.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E173288/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Holistic Nurses' Association (AHNA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The American Holistic Nurses' Association embraces nursing as a lifestyle and a profession and provides a means to create bonds within the nursing community. Because true healing comes from within, the AHNA recognizes that nurses must first heal themselves before they can facilitate the healing of others. There are many roads to healing, and individuals must seek their own paths. The AHNA serves as a bridge between the traditional medical paradigm and universal complementary and alternative healing practices.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138706/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Nurses Association ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The American Nurses Association is a full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.6 million Registered Nurses through its 54 constituent state associations and 13 organizational affiliate members. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare 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.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139138/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Nurses Association Nursing World]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The American Nurses Association is a full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.6 million Registered Nurses through its 54 constituent state associations and 13 organizational affiliate members. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare 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.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139139/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«ANIA provided the first opportunity for informatics nurses in Southern California to meet and network in 1992. It has since grown to be a non-profit organization with members across the United States sharing common interests in informatics.»
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138827/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Society of Hematology]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The American Society of Hematology is the world's largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders. Because blood is essential to human function, the science of hematology profoundly affects the understanding of many diseases.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138688/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Society of Pain Management Nurses (ASPMN)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The American Society of Pain Management Nurses is an organization of professional nurses dedicated to promoting and providing optimal care of individuals with pain, including the management of its sequelae. This is accomplished through education, standards, advocacy, and research.»
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139140/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses advances nursing practice through education, research and standards.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E136549/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Society of Retina Specialists]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E173289/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anestcadiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E161634/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación Andaluza de Terapia Familiar y Sistemas Humanos]]></title><description><![CDATA[«... está formada por profesionales que provienen de distintas disciplinas (Psicólogos, Médicos, Diplomados en Enfermería, Diplomados en Trabajo Social, Pedagogos, etc...) que desarrollan su labor profesional en el ámbito de la Comunidad Autónoma Andaluza y cuyo enfoque de intervención se encuadra en la perspectiva sistémica.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E150506/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación Colombiana de Radiología]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E152508/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación de Enfermería Comunitaria]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E125904/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación Española de Enfermería Deportiva]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E125895/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación Española de Enfermería en Cardiología ]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E77980/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación Española de Enfermería Endoscópica Digestiva ]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E78004/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación Española de Enfermería Especializada en la Lesión Medular Espinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E78007/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación Española de Enfermería Vascular]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E82269/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación Española de Nomenclatura, Taxonomía y Diagnósticos de Enfermería]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E78003/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación Española de Perfusionistas]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E78010/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación Francófona Europea de Diagnósticos, Intervenciones y Resultados Enfermeros]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E125898/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asociación Norte de Hospitalización a Domicilio]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E126042/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASORN: American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The mission of ASORN is to foster excellence in ophthalmic patient care and to support the ophthalmic team through individual development, education, and evidence based practice.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139141/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Assistive Technology Industry Association ("ATIA") is a not-for-profit membership organization manufacturers, sellers or providers of technology-based assistive devices and/or services.» 

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137836/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem - Aben]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E83216/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Associaçao de Assistancia à Criança Defeituosa (AACD)]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137837/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Associação de Docentes de Enfermagem (ADE)]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E152249/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Associació Catalana d'infermeria Radiològica]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E162629/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Associated Home Health Nurses of America]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The mission of Associated Home Health Nurses of America, Inc. is to deliver quality, timely, cost-effective, temporary nursing services to patients admitted by home health agencies and to provide the finest available responsible and qualified home health nurses that live in the patients neighborhood.
AHHNA's primary goal is to nurture relationships based upon the utmost integrity with home health agencies and to deliver superior nursing services to their patients.»


]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138708/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is a multi-disciplinary, voluntary, international organization. APIC promotes wellness and prevents illness and infection world-wide by advancing health care epidemiology through education, collaboration, research, practice, and credentialing.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E173280/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Association Française pour l' Etude des Corps Gras (AFECG)]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E151807/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors is an organisation representing Genetic Associates, Nurses, Counsellors and other non-medical staff working within Clinical Genetics.»
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E151602/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«AORN supports registered nurses in achieving optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E152972/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«NCCPA is the only credentialing organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1975, NCCPA is dedicated to assuring the public that certified physician assistants meet established standards of knowledge and clinical skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers. Every U.S. state, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories rely on NCCPA certification criteria for licensure or regulation of physician assistants. Approximately 50,000 physician assistants have been certified by NCCPA.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137873/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Association of Preventive Medicine Residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The American College of Preventive Medicine was established in 1954 and is comprised of specialists in the field of preventive medicine. As a leader in the field of preventive medicine, the College has a special concern for young physicians as they begin their careers. The Association of Preventive Medicine Residents is a temporary membership class, participation in which is generally limited to the years following graduation from medical school during one?s residency training. The APMR is the national voice of preventive medicine residents on issues that effect training, policy, and education. The College provides APMR members with educational resources and puts them in touch with many of the best clinicians and educators in preventive medicine.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137871/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) works to safeguard the public's health by strengthening public health laboratories in the United States and across the world. In collaboration with members, APHL advances laboratory systems and practices, and promotes policies that support healthy communities. The association's founding members are directors of state and territorial public health laboratories. Others include state laboratory staff, city and county laboratory directors, and international representatives. APHL is a non-profit, 501(C3) organization with a history of over fifty years.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137975/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Association of Rehabilitation Nurses]]></title><description><![CDATA[«ARN's mission is to promote and advance professional rehabilitation nursing practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and research to enhance the quality of life for those affected by disability and chronic illness.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139250/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Healthcare Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Australian Healthcare Association (previously the Australian Hospital Association) is the national industry body for publicly funded hospitals and healthcare organisations, including aged and extended care, primary and community health.  AHA has been a major contributor to Australia?s health policy for over 50 years.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138675/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Psychological Society (APS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«APS members form a dynamic group that advocate for psychologists at all levels of government. They are constantly promoting the contributions psychology makes to people's health and wellbeing, and to understanding important social issues facing Australian society.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E149872/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«CASLPA is the single national body that supports the needs, interests and development of speech-language pathologists and audiologists across Canada.» ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E152815/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community and Hospital Infection Control Association (CHICA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«CHICA - Canada is a national, multi-disciplinary, voluntary association of Infection Control Professionals (ICPs) committed to improving the health of Canadians by promoting excellence in the practice of infection prevention and control.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138722/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter Seal Society OnLine]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Easter Seal Society, Ontario is dedicated to helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future independence. Easter Seals funds disability solutions through financial assistance, summer camp, the Recreational Choices funding program, research, advocacy, and public and consumer education.» ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137839/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«ENA is . . . the specialty nursing association serving the emergency nursing profession through research, publications, professional development, and injury prevention. Since 1970, when Judith Kelleher and Anita Dorr founded the Association, ENA has grown larger, stronger and more influential each year. Welcome to the ENA web site, take a look at its mission, vision, values and ideas for today and tomorrow.»
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137987/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[European federation of Critical Care Nursing Associations]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The objectives of EfCCNa are:<br>
To represent critical care nurses and critical care nursing within Europe 
To promote co-operation and collaboration between European critical care nurses<br>To advance the art and science of critical care nursing across the European countries.<br>To improve the recognition of critical care nursing by all European health care institutions by serving as the authoritative voice of critical care nurses across the European community <br>
To maintain effective co-operation between all health care professionals, institutions, agencies and charities who have a professional interest in the care of critically ill patients <br>
To establish standards for education, practice and management of critical care nursing <br>
To harmonise the education of programmes in critical care nursing in Europe <br>To provide conferences, congresses and continuing education for critical care nurses.» 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137719/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«ESCMID is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases by promoting and supporting research, education and training in the infection disciplines. This is achieved by scientific exchange, educational programmes, grants and awards, certification and consultation with professional and government agencies. Through its activities and publications ESCMID fosters professional exchange and stimulates an open and collaborative spirit nourished by the diversity of European culture.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138820/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The mission of the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants is to promote high quality, cost-effective, accessible health care as part of a physician directed physician assistant/physician team, to provide for personal growth and professional development of PAs, and to promote and represent the PA profession in Georgia.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139361/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gerontological Society of America]]></title><description><![CDATA[«... is a non-profit professional organization with more than 5000 members in the field of aging. GSA provides researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with opportunities to understand, advance, integrate, and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life as one ages.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138658/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haemophilia Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Society was established in 1950 and is the national charity in the UK of and for people with haemophilia, von Willebrand?s and related bleeding disorders. There is a head office in central London with a full-time staff of 11 and 3 volunteers and an office in Glasgow with one full-time and one part-time staff member. The Society has over 2000 members and a network of 17 local groups throughout the UK.We provide information, advice and support services relevant to people with haemophilia, von Willebrand?s and related disorders, and we advocate and campaign to secure the best possible care and treatment.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138691/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Physics Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Health Physics Society is a nonprofit scientific professional organization whose mission is to promote the practice of radiation safety. Since its formation in 1956, the Society has grown to approximately 6,000 scientists, physicians, engineers, lawyers, and other professionals representing academia, industry, government, national laboratories, the Department of Defense, and other organizations.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E149691/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homecare Online/National Association for Home Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[«NAHC is the nation's largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers. Simply put, NAHC is the one organization dedicated to making home care and hospice providers lives easier. From professional development to fighting for better regulation, from knowing all angles of federal and state regulations to providing the latest information affecting home care and hospice, NAHC stands ready to serve your needs, enabling you to better serve your patients.»
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137995/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong Geriatrics Society ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«To promote and encourage the advancement of the medical science of geriatrics. To promote improvement and encourage in the training to the highest possible level of persons in all or any of the fields of geriatrics.  To promote geriatric research by all possible means.»  
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138659/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«In HPNA's role as the lead organization in end-of-life and palliative nursing care, the Board of Directors will sometimes adopt a position statement on an issue of importance to the membership. Such statements can be written in support of or in opposition to a specific position. There is also the option of deciding not to take a position but rather to acknowledge both the pros and cons of the issue. A position statement is intended to represent the position of the Association's membership on the issue. Once adopted by the Board, the position becomes the official statement that Directors and National Office staff use when asked to comment on the issue.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138711/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Association for Handicapped Divers ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The International Association for Handicapped Divers (IAHD) is a diving association, which has focused upon providing the means for those with physical disabilities who wish to become scuba divers.» 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137840/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[«Our mission is to increase the availability and access to high quality hospice and palliative care for patients and families throughout the world.  We do this by promoting communication, facilitating and providing education, and by becoming an information resource for patients, professionals, health care providers and policy makers around the world.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138712/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Association of Gerontology: European Region ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The International Association of Gerontology was founded in 1950. Its objectives are to promote: <br>
gerontological research<br> 
training in the field of aging<br> 
the interests of gerontological organizations in international affairs.» 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138660/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Occupational Hygiene Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The IOHA conducts a wide range of activities intended to promote and develop occupational hygiene worldwide. From its creation in 1987 the IOHA has grown to more than twenty member organisations, representing over 20,000 occupational hygienists worldwide.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E149680/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The primary purpose of IRPA is to provide a medium whereby those engaged in radiation protection activities in all countries may communicate more readily with each other and through this process advance radiation protection in many parts of the world. This includes relevant aspects of such branches of knowledge as science, medicine, engineering, technology and law, to provide for the protection of man and his environment from the hazards caused by radiation, and thereby to facilitate the safe use of medical, scientific, and industrial radiological practices for the benefit of mankind.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138008/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Society for the Study of the Aging Male (ISSAM)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Society aims to encourage physicians and other health-care professionals to understand male illness in the context of the aging process as a whole and to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to caring for male patients. More specifically, the Society sets out to promote the concept of healthy aging.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138661/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Society of Nurses in Genetics]]></title><description><![CDATA[«ISONG, the International Society of Nurses in Genetics, is a nursing specialty organization dedicated to fostering the scientific and professional growth of nurses in human genetics.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E151533/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[«Our Mission<br>
"To promote the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge of endocrine and metabolic disorders from conception through adolescence." »]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137846/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maryland Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging (MANPHA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138664/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muscular Dystrophy Association ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency ? a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137843/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[NANDA. Asociación Norteamericana de Diagnósticos de Enfermería]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E125897/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT) is a nonprofit professional organization founded in 1983. NANT was established to improve the quality of care in the dialysis industry and promote education, recognition through certification and licensing, job security, and employment opportunities for nephrology technicians. NANT is governed by an elected board of directors and at present there are 1,300 active members.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137847/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Association Of Orthopaedic Nurses ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses was established in 1980 to promote education and research related to nursing care of persons with orthopaedic conditions.»

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E137996/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM) is an association of professional practitioners whose purpose is the development, advancement, and promotion of humane and dignified social, psychological, and health care for the elderly and their families through counseling, treatment, and the delivery of concrete services by qualified, certified providers. GCM is committed to working towards the highest quality of care for the elderly and their families through education, advocacy, and high standards of professional practice.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138665/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Black Nurses Association ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«NBNA mission is to provide a forum for collective action by African American nurses to "investigate, define and determine what the health care needs of African Americans are and to implement change to make available to African Americans and other minorities health care commensurate with that of the larger society."»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E150806/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) exists to support family caregivers and to speak out publicly for caregivers' needs.  NFCA espouses a philosophy of self-advocacy and self-care that is predicated on the belief that caregivers who choose to take charge of their lives, and see caregiving as but one of its facets, are in a position to be happier and healthier individuals. They are then able to have a higher quality of life and to make a more positive contribution to the well being of their care recipient, all of which has a positive impact on society and health care costs.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138709/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Wholesale Druggists & Association (NWDA) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The mission of HDMA is to secure safe and effective distribution of healthcare products, create and exchange industry knowledge affecting the future of distribution management, and influence standards and business processes that produce efficient healthcare commerce.» ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E149349/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netherlands Society for Glycobiology]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Netherlands Society for Glycobiology is a professional organisation founded in 1978. The society provides a platform for Dutch scientists and their colleagues from industry that share an interest in carbohydrate structure and glycobiology in general.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E149347/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Biotechnology Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The New York Biotechnology Association is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to the development and growth of New York State based biotechnology related industries and institutions, and to strengthening the competitiveness of New York State as a premier global location for biotechnology/biomedical research, education and industry.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E149345/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northeast Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (NACMID)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Northeast Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (NACMID) was organized in the spring of 1983 and formally incorporated as a non-profit organization on July 1, 1983. The purpose of the Association is to promote scientific knowledge of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138823/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Homeopathic Association (OHA), ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Ontario Homeopathic Association (OHA), founded in 1992, has established the highest standards of care for the homeopathic medical profession in the province of Ontario. Professional ethics and standards of this discipline bind all members. Through the OHA, the public is assured of a professional, ethical and qualified practitioner.»
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138710/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physiological Society of New Zealand ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Physiological Society of New Zealand was initiated in 1972 by Professor John Hubbard (University of Otago) and Professor Jack Sinclair (University of Auckland).» ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E149208/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sickle Cell Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Sickle Cell Society was first set up as a registered charity in 1979. It was formed by a group of patients, parents and health professionals who were all concerned about the lack of understanding and the inadequacy of treatment for sufferers of sickle cell disorders in the UK. Our vision is to be the most successful sickle cell organisation nationally with a wide network of well-informed, committed and active supporters working at local, national and international levels. Then we will be better able to empower and assist people with sickle cell disorders to achieve their full economic and social potential. We hope that the following pages will provide you with a better understanding of the work which the Society does. Only by working together can we achieve this vision.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138695/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing]]></title><description><![CDATA[«Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing provides leadership and scholarship in practice, education and research to enhance the health of all people.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E152975/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedad Colombiana de Anestesiología y Reanimación]]></title><description><![CDATA[«Nuestra Misión:<br>
?Ser el medio de comunicación que promueve, estimula y difunde la producción académica e investigativa, al impulsar actividades científicas, gremiales y médico -legales que alientan la actualización de los profesionales de la salud.?» 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E152509/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedad Española de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E126049/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedad Española de Enfermería Geriátrica y Gerontológica]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E78005/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedad Española de Enfermería Informática e Internet ]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E77981/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedad Española de Enfermería Intensiva y Unidades Coronarias]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E78002/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedad Española de Enfermería Oncológica]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E78009/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedad Española de Enfermería Radiológica]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E162628/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedad Española de Informática de la Salud]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E78006/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedad Española de Virología]]></title><description><![CDATA[«En esta página se incluye información sobre la Junta Directiva, Estatutos, Socios y actividades de la Sociedad, así como enlaces de interés tanto para los miembros de la SEV como para cualquier persona relacionada academica o profesionalmente con el campo de la Virología.» ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E152206/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedad Vasca de Hospitalización a Domicilio]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E126043/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedade Brasileira de Enfermagem Aeroespacioal e Aeromédica - SBEAAER ]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E83217/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sociedade Portuguesa de Enfermagem Oncológica (SPEO)]]></title><description><![CDATA[«A Sociedade é um dispositivo que se propõe divulgar pelo trabalho, pela partilha de experiências e pela difusão de conhecimentos, os resultados das diversas práticas no âmbito da prevenção, do diagnóstico precoce e tratamento da doença oncológica.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E152163/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Society of Army Physician Assistant's (S.A.P.A.) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«... is a constituent chapter of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). S.A.P.A. is a civilian organization to represent and support the the U.S. Army Physician Assistant, including, Former, Active, Retired, Reserve and National Guard PA's. The Society's goals are to provide a forum for discussion, representation with the AAPA, and to provide high quality, low cost CME (continuing medical education) to the Society's members and the PA profession.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139362/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Society of Pediatric Nurses ]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The mission of the Society of Pediatric Nurses is to promote 
excellence in nursing care of children and their families through 
support of its members? clinical practice, education, research, 
and advocacy.»
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E139904/index.html]]></link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee Association for Home Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[«The Association's stated purposes are:  To serve the health needs of all citizens of Tennessee by promoting health care at home. 
 To improve the health of the citizens of Tennessee by assisting TAHC members in providing high quality health care at a reasonable cost. 
 To develop and promote high standards of ethical and professional conduct for all providers of home care. 
 To cooperate with other organizations in integrating home care into the continuum of comprehensive health care. 
 To protect the health, rights and confidences of every patient by providing competent home health services with compassion and respect for human dignity. 
 To provide a strong and unified voice in speaking on matters of concern for TAHC members and home care recipients. 
 To promote understanding and cooperation among home care providers. 
 To provide a mechanism for communication, planning, education and research in matters relevant to home care needs, and to disseminate appropriate information throughout Tennessee.»]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI/C10057PPESII1/E138713/index.html]]></link></item></channel></rss>