PSNA

What PSNA does

PSNA (Pennsylvania State Nurses Association) is a 501(c)-style non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1903 and headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The organization represents approximately 300,000 registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) across the Commonwealth, providing advocacy, continuing education, career services, and community connection to its dues-paying members. As a constituent member of the American Nurses Association (ANA), PSNA offers joint ANA/PSNA membership that bundles national benefits with state-level programming, and is accredited by ANCC's Commission on Accreditation to serve as an approver of nursing continuing professional development.

The organization's core revenue engine is recurring membership dues across three tiers: ANA/PSNA Standard ($183/year or $15.75/month), ANA/PSNA Premier ($294/year or $25/month) and PSNA LPN-only ($120/year or $10/month). Secondary revenue streams include continuing-education course fees (Individual Activity Approvals priced $160–$1,500 and Approved Provider Unit fees of $2,000–$4,500), event registrations (e.g., Summit 2026 at $200 per member), CE Approver Unit application fees, PAC donations across four giving tiers, and a fundraising license-plate program routed through the affiliated Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP). Distribution is digital-first via psna.org and the ExpertusONE-powered CE Center, supplemented by a single Harrisburg office for member support and in-person advocacy. The organization operates with a small staff (approximately 10–15) and is governed by an elected Board of Directors under CEO Wayne E. Reich, Jr., who has held the role since January 2022.

The technology footprint is conventional association infrastructure — a CMS-driven website, an outsourced LMS (ExpertusONE), a job-board platform, and standard email/social channels — with no proprietary AI/ML products or patents. PSNA's primary product surfaces are membership subscriptions, the CE Center (learner platform) and CE Approver Unit (B2B accreditation service), a Career Center, the PSNA-PAC, an Innovation & Ongoing Development Fund, a Legislative Ambassador Program, and the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania scholarship pipeline. The organization pursues a community-led GTM, acquiring members through advocacy engagement, continuing-education value, networking events, and member referrals within Pennsylvania's nursing workforce.

Name

PSNA

Legal name

Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

Website

https://psna.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PSNA is a 120-year-old nonprofit professional membership organization representing Pennsylvania's 300,000+ registered and licensed practical nurses. It generates revenue from membership dues, continuing education fees, events, and donations, while delivering advocacy, accredited CE, and career services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Nursing Association / Healthcare Professional Membership

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services (BPAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Nursing membership organization
• Continuing nursing education
• Professional nursing advocacy
• Nursing workforce development
• Nurse licensure support

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: PSNA generates revenue primarily through membership dues. Three tiers are offered: ANA/PSNA Standard membership at $15.75/month, ANA/PSNA Premier at $25/month, and PSNA LPN-only at $10/month. Annual payment options are also available at $183/year for Standard, $294/year for Premier, and $120/year for LPN.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PSNA is a professional nursing membership association serving registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in Pennsylvania. It sells tiered memberships (ANA/PSNA Standard, ANA/PSNA Premier, and PSNA LPN-only) and provides accredited continuing education, an ANCC-accredited CE Approver Unit, a career center, legislative advocacy, and political action committee participation. Supporting programs include the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania scholarships, the Innovation & Ongoing Development Fund, and the annual PSNA Summit.

Product overview

PSNA (Pennsylvania State Nurses Association) is a professional membership organization for registered and licensed practical nurses, not a technology company. The organization offers a unified portfolio of membership services centered on advocacy, professional development, and connection. Core offerings include: ANA/PSNA Membership providing advocacy, CE, networking, and career benefits; the CE Center and CE Approver Unit providing accredited continuing education and ANCC-approved accreditation for nursing education providers; the Career Center offering job search and resume services; PSNA-PAC for political advocacy; the Innovation & Ongoing Development Fund for member professional development grants; the Legislative Ambassador Program for grassroots advocacy; the License Plate Program for nursing scholarships; and the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania for student scholarships. Annual events include the PSNA Summit conference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ANA/PSNA Membership Joint membership for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in Pennsylvania, offering advocacy, professional development, networking, and connection services across three tiers: ANA/PSNA Standard ($15.75/month or $183/year), ANA/PSNA Premier ($25/month or $294/year), and PSNA LPN-only ($10/month or $120/year).
• CE Center (Continuing Education) Online continuing education platform for nurses, offering free and discounted courses including state-required child abuse awareness courses for initial and renewal licensure, powered by ExpertusONE.
• CE Approver Unit ANCC-accredited approver of nursing continuing professional development, reviewing and approving education to meet ANCC quality standards. Approves more than 60 Approved Provider Units and approximately 100 Individual Activities each year.
• PSNA Career Center Job board and career resources platform for nurses, offering job search, posting, and free resume critique services.
• PSNA-PAC (Political Action Committee) Non-partisan political action committee funded by member donations to support pro-nursing candidates for Pennsylvania's state House and Senate. Tiers include Capitol Club ($100+/month), Rotunda Club ($50-$99/month), Ambassador's Club ($25-$49/month), and Campaign Club ($10-$24/month).
• Innovation & Ongoing Development Fund Grant program providing funding to PSNA members for individual professional development and professional activities, reviewed quarterly by the Innovation & Ongoing Development Fund Committee.
• Legislative Ambassador Program Program recruiting PSNA members to represent nursing's voice to Pennsylvania's legislature, with ambassadors participating in advocacy initiatives and building relationships with elected officials.
• PSNA License Plate Program Special organization license plate program featuring 'Nurses Save Lives' design, with proceeds funding nursing education scholarships through the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania.
• Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania Scholarships Supporting organization of PSNA offering multiple scholarship programs for nursing students including Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship, Nurse Leader Scholarship, Alumni Association scholarships, Alyssa C. Rudy Scholarship, and Jack E. Barger Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship.
• PSNA Summit 2026 Annual one-day conference featuring leadership development, bedside leadership and quality improvement, AI in educational design, vaccine hesitancy, and legislative updates. Includes 4.25 contact hours, continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Registration: $200 for PSNA members, $250 for non-members, $75 for non-licensed students. Venue: Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel.
• PSNA Book Club - Healing Wounds Virtual book club offering 6 contact hours for participants through online discussions. Free for PSNA members; $40 for non-members.

Quantifiable outcome

• PSNA has helped Pennsylvania become the 37th state to join the Nurse Licensure Compact
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFP is the charitable supporting organization of PSNA, administering scholarships for nursing students. NFP acquired the Seal of Accreditation for Standards of Excellence from PANO and supports PSNA through fundraising activities including the Black & Gold Gala.
• American Nurses Association (ANA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSNA is a constituent member of ANA. The organizations offer joint ANA/PSNA membership providing doubled benefits for registered nurses. PSNA members receive ANA login access and ANCC certification discounts.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSNA is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by ANCC's Commission on Accreditation. ANCC provides certification discounts to PSNA/ANA members.
• Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPSNA partners with PASNAP and SEIU Healthcare PA in coalitions such as the Patient Safety Coalition to advocate for safe staffing legislation and workplace violence prevention.
• SEIU Healthcare PennsylvaniamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPSNA partners with SEIU Healthcare PA in advocacy coalitions for safe staffing and workplace violence prevention legislation.
• Nurses of PennsylvaniamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition partner in advocating for the Patient Safety Act, representing over 100,000 nurses in the commonwealth.
• Center for Organ Recovery & EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner offering free two-hour Board-approved education on organ and tissue donation and recovery for RNs, in accordance with Act 90 of 2018.
• Gift of Life Donor ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner offering free two-hour Board-approved education on organ and tissue donation and recovery for RNs, in accordance with Act 90 of 2018.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Florida Nurses Association: State professional nursing association for Florida. FNA mirrors PSNA's structure as an ANA constituent with comparable membership, advocacy, and CE offerings, providing a useful scale benchmark.
• Texas Nurses Association: State-level professional association for Texas nurses, also an ANA constituent. TNA offers a comparable mix of advocacy, CE, and member services and operates in a much larger state, providing a relevant scale comparison.
• New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA): State-level professional and collective bargaining association for New York nurses. Like PSNA, NYSNA combines professional advocacy with union representation, serving a comparable nursing workforce in a neighboring state.
• Ohio Nurses Association: Constituent state nurses association in Ohio, also a member of ANA. ONA offers a comparable portfolio of advocacy, CE, and membership services to PSNA's, serving a Mid-Atlantic-adjacent state nursing workforce.
• New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA): Constituent state member of ANA serving New Jersey nurses. NJSNA closely mirrors PSNA's structure, membership tiers, and CE/Ancc-accredited programs in a neighboring state with similar licensing frameworks.
• National Nurses United (NNU): National union and professional association for direct-care nurses. NNU is a relevant peer for the advocacy and collective bargaining aspects of PSNA's work, particularly through affiliated state bodies.
• Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP): Pennsylvania-based union representing nurses and allied professionals. PASNAP is PSNA's primary in-state competitor for the same nursing workforce and a coalition partner in shared advocacy campaigns.

Emerging players

• National League for Nursing (NLN): National organization for nursing education and faculty. NLN is a complementary peer to PSNA's CE and nursing professional development functions, with overlapping leadership networks in academic nursing.
• Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma): International honor society for nursing. Sigma shares PSNA's professional development and scholarship mission through the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania, and intersects with PSNA's continuing education and recognition programs.

Broad incumbents

• American Nurses Association (ANA): National professional association for U.S. nurses. PSNA is a constituent/state member of ANA and offers joint ANA/PSNA membership, making ANA the direct national parent body and the most natural peer for comparison.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzfCqXA6v5aJq2zKLZKMv4w
• Facebookfacebook.com/PAStateNursesAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-state-nurses-assn
• Instagraminstagram.com/pennsylvaniastatenurses
• Xx.com/panurses

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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