Center for

Nursing

The Center for Nursing at the Foundation of New York State Nurses, Inc. is committed to supporting nurses and nursing students through mentoring, educational advancement, and promoting population-focused research and evidence-based practices to improve the knowledge and health care of individuals and communities in New York State.

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Center for Nursing

Center for Nursing History

Center for Nursing Research

Center for Public Education

Future of Nursing

Nightingale Gala

The Nightingale Gala is held annually to honor the nursing profession in New York State and beyond.

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News and Announcements:

2026 Nightingale Gala

Mark your Calendars for the 2026 Nightingale Gala taking place on Friday, Nov. 14th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, NY. Stay tuned for sponsor...

Meet Author Maria Smilios: A Journey into the Untold Stories of Heroic Nurses

Join author Maria Smilios as she discusses her award winning book The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis (Penguin Random House...

Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 Nightingale Gala!

The Center for Nursing 2025 Nightingale Gala is taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Marriott Albany. We will be celebrating the 50th...