In nursing practice, the NLN's mission aligns with extending nursing education by promoting excellence to advance a diverse team in the evolution of health both nationally and globally (NLN, 2016). The NLN seeks to be a leader in nursing education by setting goals and objectives. This organization plays a leading role in nursing education by leading the nursing workforce with nursing certifications and exams and serving as a primary source for legislative reform. The NLN inspires students to apply professional clinical skills to practice in an ethical manner with the utmost respect and attention to value (Bavier, 2015). In nursing research, the NLN supports evidence-based nursing education by promoting resources to advance research and develop research initiatives to transform nursing education (NLN, 2016). As stated in the mission statement, nursing excellence is an integral strength behind the NLN. In the goals and objectives of the NLN, the commitment to be the official source of information for legislation, the emphasis on drawing attention to the political, academic and professional areas, the support in establishing standards of care throughout the world, all reflect aspirations