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OUR MISSION
IASCNAPA (International Association of Sickle Cell Nurses And Professional Associates) provides a platform for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, sickle cell advocates, and other healthcare professionals caring for individuals with sickle cell disease to improve the care of people with sickle cell disease through advocacy, standardized practice, and education.
OUR GOALS & OBJECTIVES
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To provide an organizational platform for IASCNAPA members throughout the world in order to improve care of people with sickle cell disease.
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To establish guidelines for standards of nursing care for people with sickle cell disease.
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To participate in collaborative partnerships to improve care for people with sickle cell disease through advocacy, education, and awareness.
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To advocate and support legislation that improves treatment, research, awareness, and advocacy of people with sickle cell disease.
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To serve as an educational platform to provide sickle cell education to IASCNAPA members.
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To provide educational opportunities for people with sickle cell disease through the IASCNAPA scholarship fund.