1974: Evolution of the Scope & Standards

1974: Standards for Continuing Education in Nursing published by ANA.

1990: Standards for Nursing Staff Development published by ANA.

1994: Standards for Nursing Professional Development: Continuing Education and Staff Development published by ANA.

2000: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development published by ANA.

2010: Nursing Professional Development: Scope and Standards of Practice published by ANA and NNSDO.

2016: Nursing Professional Development: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd edition, published by ANPD.