ASTDN - Association of State and Territorial Directors of Nursing

The Association of State and Territorial Directors of Nursing began in 1935 as an advisory group of state health department nurses. ASTDN continues today as an active association of public health nursing leaders from across the United States and its Territories. ASTDN is an affiliate of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO).

ASTDN Mission

Provide a collegial forum to advance the public health nursing leadership role in protecting and promoting the health of the public.

ASTDN Vision

Foster healthy people in healthy communities through excellence in public health nursing leadership.