This is a three-page paper about nursing, and about why you should join a professional nursing association. The professional nursing association chosen is the American Nurses Association. The paper is completed as a flyer, which is designed to attract new members. Issues like membership requirements and member benefits are discussed and listed. Also, there is a topic for an upcoming meeting.
Professional Association
American Nurses Association (ANA): Become a Member Today!
Member Benefits:
Discounts on products and services
Discounts on online degrees
Discounts on certification exams
Career center access
Professional liability insurance products
Subscriptions to periodicals
And more!
Mission of the ANA: "Nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all,' ("About ANA," 2012).
Interested in public policy reform and political activism related to healthcare?
You've come to the right place!
One of the express functions of the ANA is "lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public," ("About ANA," 2012). "Through ANA's political and legislative program, the association has taken firm positions on a range of issues including Medicare reform, patients' rights, appropriate staffing, the importance of safer needle devices, whistleblower protections for health care workers, adequate reimbursement for health care services and access to health care," ("Statement of Purpose," 2012)
Facts at a Glance:
The ANA is:
"The only full-service professional organization" in the United States ("About ANA," 2012)
Representative of 3.1 million registered nurses
Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Endorsement: Membership in the ANA helps create "opportunities to connect with peers in your specialty, share best practices and learn about new trends, education and technical advances," (Nursezone, 2012).
Membership Requirements
Membership requirements are simple: You must be a Registered Nurse.
Categories of ANA Membership
ANA & State Membership: the best option because you receive the greatest discounts and have political input at both the state and national levels.
ANA Only (no state representation or membership)
E-Membership (lowest cost, but has limitations)
Contact Information
8515 Georgia Avenue
Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492
301-628-5000
301-628-5001 (fax)
1-800-274-4ANA (4262)
Topic for Upcoming Meeting
In an upcoming meeting, I would like to discuss the importance of political activism in the nursing profession. Although the core duties of Registered Nurses include caring for patients and providing the best care based on scientific evidence, there is an increasing need for nurses to become public health activists. Nurses are able to influence public policy. The American Nurses Association (ANA) is dedicated to improving public and individual health by linking together nurses in different geographic regions and with different areas of specialization. Nurses are instrumental in raising awareness about issues like sexual health, obesity, and drug abuse. Professional associations like the ANA have the ability to lobby Congress for federal support for public health initiatives, and also to lobby state politicians for similar purposes. Increasing access to medical care services for the politically and economically disenfranchised is another potential topic for nurse activism.
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