Benefits of Joining Professional Nursing Organizations

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Goals of these organizations:

"...dedicated to providing our members with the knowledge and resources necessary to provide optimal care to critically ill patients."

"...projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing..."

"To support and advance nurses and their practice in order to optimize outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders and their families."

And one more thing...

References

Being a part of a professional organization is more than just signing up to be a member. Be active and take advantage of the benefits!

"Learning is a Life Long Process"

What Organizations

Can You Join?

• Frank, K. (2005). Benefits of professional nursing organization membership. AORN Journal
• Guerrieri, R. (2010). Learn, grow, and bloom by joining a professional association. Nursing 2010, May, 47-48.
• ANA. (2011). The american nurses association. Retrieved from http://www.nursingworld.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/AboutANA
• Association for pediatric hematology/oncology nurses. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.aphon.org/about/
• AACN. (n.d.). About aacn. Retrieved from http://www.aacn.org/wd/mainpages/content/aboutus.content?menu=AboutUs

Joining associations provides nurses with a competitive edge because they become active, and informed members of their profession.

NLN: National League for Nursing

ANA: American Nurses Association

• Exchanging ideas
• Collaborating on the issues faced by providing quality health care
• Staying connected
• Networking with peers, mentors, and leaders
• Leading to increased awareness of nursing issues
• Providing an opportunity for professional to develop a bigger picture of nursing and health care overall

AACN: American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Some more specialty specific organizations are:

(Frank, 2005)

APHON: Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses

Benefits of an Organization

• Education
• Networking
• Provides an outlet for stress
• Offers discounts on many things
• Professional Development

Additional Certifications

Effects on Patients

-Certifications can be granted by organizations that allow nurses to showcase their outstanding abilities in a specific area. In order to get the certification, nurses must pass an exam.

• Patients are effected indirectly
• Nurses are less stressed
• More educated and updated on treating patients
• Learn from other nurses experiences
• Many organizations are driven by the needs of patients

Education

Benefits of Joining Professional Nursing Organizations

• Conferences
• Meetings
• Online Help
• Additional certifications

Professional Development

Nurse's are able to develop professionally in many ways by being members of nursing organizations.

• Publish research or editorial articles in the organizations journal
• Through the networking opportunities, nurses can build professional connections with possible employers

Networking

• Other health care professionals
• Online chats and forums
• Allows open communication
• ex. difficulties with patients and questions and concerns
• Learning from other nurses experiences

Monetary Benefits

Outlet for Stress

Nursing organizations often have deals with other companies that allow members to recieve discounts.

• NCLEX-RN study materials
• Scrubs and other medical equipment
• Credit card deals
• Continuing education courses

In the workplace, nurse's do not generally get to socialize very much. Gatherings such as conferences or meetings allow nurse's to come together outside of the workplace. It allows nurse's a time to bond with fellow nurse's and talk about their own issues and concerns