Indiana State Nurses Association (ISNA)

2915 North High School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46224-2969
317/299-4575
FAX 317/297-3525
www.IndianaNurses.org
info@IndianaNurses.org

Indiana State Board of Nursing (ISBN)

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)

402 West Washington Street, W66
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2716
317/234-2043
FAX 317/233-4236
www.PLA.IN.gov

Description

A voluntary membership association of registered nurses organized in 1903 and incorporated in Indiana in 1904.

Association policy and directions are determined by its membership.

Leadership is elected by the members.

Activities are funded primarily through membership dues.

Description

A State of Indiana regulatory board created by statute in 1905 as a result of lobbying efforts by ISNA. The board's purpose is the protection of public safety through the regulation of nursing.

Volunteer board members are appointed by the Governor. Staff support for the board’s activities is provided by the IN Professional Licensing Agency, an arm of the Executive Brach, accountable to the Governor.

The Board of Nursing implements statutes passed by the General Assembly. Activities are funded by the Indiana General Assembly.

Activities

Represent nurses and serve as their state spokesperson with the legislature, the public, and allied professional, community, and government groups.

Foster high standards of nursing through its support and use of the American Nurses Association's professional standards and Code of Ethics.

Stimulate and promote the professional development of nurses through continuing nursing education programs.

Serves as a constituent member of the American Nurses Association through state delegate representation.

Publish the ISNA Bulletin

Administer the contract from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for the Indiana State Nurses Assistance Program (ISNAP).

Activities

Grant licensure to practice nursing to qualified applicants.

Promulgate rules necessary to implement its statutory responsibilities and duties.

Define and describe nonprofessional conduct.

Establish minimum standards of nursing practice.

Set minimum standards for nursing education and maintain list of approved schools.

Take disciplinary action on licensees in response to nonprofessional conduct.

Maintain a list of names, addresses, and licensure status of persons they license.

Approve applications for prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses.

License Certified Nurse Midwives

Publish Nursing Focus magazine