About Us

Our Mission - To support the National AANN to work for the highest standards of care for neuroscience patients by advancing the science and practice of neuroscience nursing. The Association accomplishes its mission through continuing education, information dissemination, standard setting and advocacy on behalf of neuroscience patients, families, and nurses.

Our Vision - The San Diego Chapter of the American Association of Neuroscience nurses is dedicated to creating a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and families where neuroscience nurses make their optimal contribution. We support the AANN vision and will be:

• A recognized authority on all aspects of neuroscience nursing.

• Responsive to the needs of nurses working with the neuroscience patients.

• Accessible, ethical and fiscally responsible.

Our Values

• As SDAANN strives to promote its mission and vision, its members will:

• Act with integrity by communicating openly and honestly, and honoring commitments.

• Advocate for organizational decisions that are driven by the needs of patients and families.

• Be accountable and consistently act in concert with ethical values and principles.

• Commit to quality and excellence at all levels.

Our Ethic of Care

• Act with compassion and respect for human dignity. To respect self-determination, diversity, right to privacy and confidentiality, and the uniqueness of each person.

• Prevent or remove harm. To promote the welfare, health and safety of all individuals in accordance with beliefs, values, preference and life goals.

• Maintain competence and accountability for neuroscience nursing practice.

• Exercise sound judgment in responsibility, delegating and consulting.