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Email: panurses@psna.org

Who We Are

Leading, advocating, educating, and connecting with registered and licensed practical nurses across the Commonwealth.

PSNA is the respected voice for a tradition of care that serves nearly every Pennsylvania family. We’re trusted by public policy decision makers and the broader healthcare community because we represent the values of our members with passion and integrity. PSNA matters to Pennsylvania’s leaders. Our members matter to us.

Our Mission
To improve the lives and careers of nurses in Pennsylvania through legislative advocacy, professional development, and connection

Our Vision

To be the most trusted, go-to organization for nurses in Pennsylvania

Our Core Values
Team: Collaboration, positivity, collegiality, support, communication, responsiveness
Respect: Curiosity, listening, understanding, value, kindness, positivity, grace, humility
Integrity: Ethics, accountability, honor, responsibility, efficiency, resourcefulness, confidentiality
Passion: Energy, vigor, perseverance, commitment, innovation, proactivity, receptivity

1903

Est. Graduate Nurses Association of Penn, Pittsburgh

1926

First official headquarters, Harrisburg

1946

In 1946 PSNA began a movement of the professional organization toward collective bargaining.

1950

In 1950 the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association purchased the property at 2515 North Front Street in Harrisburg for $33,000 and the headquarters and staff moved to the new location in 1951.

1952

Secured first contract governing personnel policies

1972

Financial catastrophe with Tropical Storm Agnes

1985

Headquarters move to 2578 Interstate Dr., Harrisburg

1998

Members divide the association (union, non-union)

1999

Adopted “Leadership and Advocacy for Today’s Nurses”

2003

100-year celebration, Philadelphia

2004

Adopted “The Constant in Your Nursing Career”

2011

Adopted “The Long White Line”

2013

110-year celebration, Philadelphia

2014

Adopted “They Can Hear You Now”

2014

Headquarters move to 3605 Vartan Way, Harrisburg.

2015

NFP, charitable supporting organization to PSNA, acquired Seal of Accreditation for Standards of Excellence from PANO

2016

Adopted “Nurses Shaping the Future of Healthcare”

2017

Members vote to move from district networking model to digital networking model

2023

Opened PSNA Membership for LPNs

Leading + advocating + educating + connecting
THAT’S WHAT WE DO!

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