The purpose of  ANIA-CARING (formerly the American Nursing Informatics Association and the Capital Area Roundtable on Informatics in NursinG) is to advance the field of nursing informatics through communication, education, research and professional activities.  The Corporation is organized to operate as a professional organization within the meaning of Section 501(c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 

Mission: To provide education, networking, and information resources that enrich and strengthen the roles in the field of nursing informatics.