The American Association of Nurse Attorneys
Law PracticeAlabama, United States0-1 Employees
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) is a professional organization in the law practice sector that supports nurse attorneys and students transitioning between nursing and legal careers. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, TAANA emphasizes professional development through programs such as mentoring and an annual conference, aiming to facilitate expertise at the intersection of nursing and law. Established in 1982, the association engages a network that includes its state chapters to address the needs of practitioners working at the nursing and legal interface. A notable recent development involves TAANA issuing a COVID-19 Position Paper to support frontline healthcare professionals, reflecting its focus on issues affecting clinical practice and public health. The organization serves professionals in a niche regulatory and advocacy space, providing resources and events that connect nursing and legal expertise to address relevant professional challenges.