More than 30 years ago, the Association of Nurses of Russia was established as a public organization dedicated to nursing specialists. Over these years, the Association has grown to unite over 155,000 members and has been instrumental in implementing numerous programs focused on continuous medical education, professional development, and enhancing the reputation and status of the field. The Association collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation in shaping key decisions related to practice, regulation, and management of nursing. This study highlights the main milestones in the development of the Association, its current priority areas, and examples of projects undertaken by the Association and its members to support nursing practice and advance Russian healthcare.
Keywords: nurse, association, profession, healthcare, experience, Russia