Nursing Organizations

References

• American Nurses Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 13, 2017, from http://nursingworld.org/
• Catallo, C., Spalding, K., & Haghiri-Vijeh, R. (2014). Nursing professional organizations: what are they doing to engage nurses in health policy? SAGE Open. doi:10.1177/2158244014560534
• Greggs- McQuilkin, D., RN, BSN, MA. (2005). Why join a professional nursing organization? Med/ Surg Insider. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
• ICN - International Council of Nurses. (n.d.). Retrieved November 13, 2017, from http://www.icn.ch/
• Matthews, J. H., PhD, RN, A-CNS, CNE, FAAN. (2012). Role of professional organizations in advocating for the nursing profession. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
• North Carolina Nurses Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 13, 2017, from https://ncnurses.org/
• Nurses Christian Fellowship. (n.d.). Retrieved November 13, 2017, from http://ncf-jcn.org/

Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF)

• Started: 1946
• Name Change: 1952
• Membership Cost: $79/ year
• Mission: "Establish and advance in nursing, within education and practice, witnessing communities of nursing students and nurses who follow Jesus as savior and Lord: growing in love for God, God's word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world."

NCF Website

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American Nurses Association (ANA)

• Started: 1896
• Name Change: 1911
• Membership Cost: $191/year
• Mission: "Nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all."
• State Specific: North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA)
• International: International Council of Nurses (ICN)

ANA Website

Nursing Organization Roles- Policies and Safety

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Benefits of Joining a Nursing Organization

• Advocacy Within the Political Realm
• Lobbying
• Passage of Public Policies
• Safety Within the Workplace
• Sharps Injuries
• Workplace Violence

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• Education
• Conventions
• Networking
• Certification
• Valuable Resources
• Career Opportunities & Assistance

American Nurses Association (ANA) Video

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Purpose of Nursing Organizations

" Professional organizations and associations in nursing are critical for generating the energy, flow of ideas, and proactive work needed to maintain a healthy profession that advocates for the needs of its clients and nurses, and the trust of society."

Role of Professional Nursing Organizations in Advocating for the Nursing Profession

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Professional Nursing Organizations

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