Welcome to ARNS
The Association of Respiratory Nurses (ARNS) was established in 1997 as a nursing forum to champion the specialty respiratory nursing community, promote excellence in practice, and influence respiratory health policy. ARNS also works to influence the direction of respiratory nursing care.
ARNS has built its reputation in the following ways:
Respiratory Nurse Leadership
ARNS influences respiratory policy by collaborating with other respiratory organisations and sends representation to the Department of Health (DoH), NICE and other NHS initiatives that involve respiratory care, policy and practice.
Evidence Based Practice
ARNS has developed bespoke courses, study days and runs an annual conference to support its members to deliver evidence based practice within the rapidly changing health-care environment.
Discussion and Networking
ARNS provides a supportive network and encourages information sharing, best practice and research collaboration through the website, regular email updates, and the discussion page on facebook.
Empowering
ARNS supports its members by fostering networking with other respiratory specialists and organisations. ARNS encourages research by providing bursaries to its members. ARNS encourages and promotes new respiratory initiatives that improve respiratory care for patients. ARNS is run by nurses for nurses. Associate membership is offered to allied health professionals and those working in a non-clinical environment who are involved in respiratory care.
Collaboration with other organisations
ARNS works closely with a number of other organisations including the British Thoracic Society, Asthma and Lung UK, the Primary Care Respiratory Society, NHS England, Taskforce for Lung Health, ILD-IN and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
For more information contact us at info@arns.co.uk.