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Our Vision and Mission

Our Vision

The American Association for Long Term Care Nursing unites all levels of long-term care nurses for the purpose of advancing excellence in the specialty of long-term care nursing.

Our Mission

The Mission of the American Association for Long Term Care Nursing is to…

  • Unite various categories of long-term care nursing staff
  • Provide relevant educational resources that bridge current best practices with bedside practice
  • Bring visibility and respect to long-term care nursing caregivers
  • Advocate for long-term care nursing caregivers
  • Support and promote excellence in care for consumers of long-term care

Latest news

16-Apr-2012

OSHA announces new National Emphasis Program for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

Injuries that cause lost work days occur at an alarming rate in nursing homes and residential care facilities.
04-Apr-2012

LTC 100 on May 5-8

LTC 100 is the premier leadership and strategy conference for executives in long term care, skilled nursing, and transitional to share best practices, strategize for the future and help position our sector for success in the evolving healthcare environment.
04-Mar-2012

AALTCN offer $100 Savings on Safety Specialist Certification Program for Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 4-10

The Long Term Care Safety Specialist Certification Program is designed to equip a member of the nursing staff to serve as a resource to develop and sustain a culture of safety.