This association was established in 1976 by private nursing universities and junior colleges, incorporated in 2009, and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.According to its Articles of Incorporation, the Association’s purpose is “to promote the advancement of its members through research and surveys on education, research, and management, as well as through mutual cooperation and collaboration among universities, in light of the importance of the responsibilities of private universities as institutions of higher education in nursing in Japan; to contribute to the development of academia and education; and to fulfill the mission of institutions of higher education in nursing.” Its activities consist of four categories: (1) initiatives to enhance and improve education and research at private nursing universities; (2) initiatives to strengthen the administration and management of private nursing universities; (3) social initiatives related to collaboration and cooperation with relevant organizations; and (4) other initiatives necessary to achieve its objectives.