Mission statementThe American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners promotes high quality, evidence based practice for nurse practitioners providing emergency care for patients of all ages and acuities in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.More specifically, the Academy seeks to:Establish guidelines for quality and safety emergency health careEncourage continuing clinical education of emergency nurse practitionersSupport training and education in emergency careFacilitate research in emergency careCollaborate with professional health organizations and academic institutions VisionWe are dedicated to sustained partnerships with all emergency care providers, academic and healthcare institutions. We will use our expertise in research, curricular development, nursing regulation, and clinical practice to offer patients across the life span the highest quality care at all acuity levels.