Our Mission

To advance excellence in nursing care for the prevention and treatment of addictions for diverse populations across all practice settings through advocacy, collaboration, education, research and policy development.

To implement our mission, our goal is to help nurses provide high-quality, evidence-based addictions nursing care for patients, families, populations and communities. IntNSA has something to offer every nurse regardless of their area of nursing practice. With the prevalence of addiction-related health consequences, we believe that all nurses can and should acquire and maintain a basic level of knowledge and skills to address substance use and related disorders.

Our Vision

To be a global leader in addictions nursing.

Our strength comes from our members, including clinicians, educators, managers, and researchers who practice in a wide variety of settings, including treatment centers, hospitals, schools, private practices, primary care, and other community agencies. We firmly believe that all nurses, regardless of their specialty or practice setting, can play a role in the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the early identification of people at greater risk of developing problems associated with substance use and other potential addictions.

Our Values

Excellence
Reinvigorating efforts to improve quality of care and quality of life for all persons impacted by substance use and addiction.

Compassion
Recognizing the importance of helping others through caring. Instilling hope to those who feel hopeless and empowering those who are powerless.

Diversity
Affirming and accepting the uniqueness of each person, including his or her ideals, values, culture, and ethnicity.

Integrity
Respecting the dignity and worth of every individual, grounded in the understanding that addictions, like other chronic health problems, can be prevented and treated.