First established in 1977, the Tri-Council for Nursing is an longstanding collaboration involving the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the American Nurses Association, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, and the National League for Nursing. While each organization has its own constituent membership and unique mission, the Tri-council members are united by common values and convene regularly to build consensus on priority issues impacting health and to provide stewardship for the nursing profession.

These organizations represent nurses in practice, education, and regulation. The Tri-Council’s diverse interests encompass the nursing work environment, health care legislation, and policy, quality of health care, nursing education, practice, innovation, research advancement, and leadership across all segments of the healthcare delivery system.