1.TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OF ASSISTED LIVING NURSES THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC POLICY FORUMS. 2.TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A NATION-WIDE NETWORK OF ASSISTED LIVING NURSES. 3.TO PROMOTE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN ASSISTED LIVING NURSING PRACTICE AMONG PROFESSIONALS. 4.TO IMPROVE INFORMATION DISSEMINATION ON CURRENT STATE-SPECIFIC REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND COST-EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR EXEMPLARY COMPLIANCE. 5.TO SHARE EVIDENCE-BASED BEST PRACTICES AND OTHER INSIGHTS WITH ASSISTED LIVING NURSES AND THE PUBLIC. 6.TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN CREDENTIALS FOR SPECIALTY PRACTICES INCLUDING A CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION.