Your guide to the benefits of membership...
It pays for itself
The American Nurses Association and the federation of Constituent Member Associations (CMAs) are an influential
and effective network of registered nurses who support nursing.
When you join ANA, you join with nurses
around the country in speaking with one strong voice on behalf of your
profession and health care. Together we can make a difference! As a full
ANA/CMA member - you are a full voting member in the American Nurses Association
and your state nurses association and entitled to valuable products and
benefits that help you:
Be heard: advocating for nurses where it matters
- Federal lobbying on issues important to nursing and health care, -
issues such as safe staffing, nursing workforce development, overtime
pay and access to care.
- State lobbying through our State Nurses Associations and nationwide
state legislative agenda on issues vital to your scope of practice.
- Representing nursing where it matters, including the Environmental
Protection Agency, Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services and many others, right up to the White House.
- Speaking for nursing through the media including stories in the Wall
Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, 60 Minutes , NBC Nightly
News, CNN, and NPR to name a few.
- Speaking for U.S nurses as the only U.S.A member of the International
Council of Nurses and attending meetings of the World Health Organization.
Guide the Profession: ensuring nursing quality and safety
- Maintaining the Code of Ethics for Nurses which was first developed by ANA in 1926.
- ANA develops and publishes the Scope and Standards of practice for nursing and many of its specialties.
- Through the National Database on Nursing Quality Indicators, ANA is collecting data that link nurse staffing levels to quality nursing care.
- Addressing workplace hazards such as back injuries, latex allergies, safe needles and workplace violence.
Influence Decisions: becoming involved
- Join one of the many committees and boards at the national, state and local level that are shaping the direction of the association and the profession.
- Participate in member surveys that let you influence the association's agenda.
Save money: discounts and privileges for members
- Crocs shoes - ANA members please enjoy 25% off of your purchase of select models of Crocs. More info...
- VPI Pet Insurance Pet Insurance helps you take care of the other members of your family—your pets. A VPI Pet Insurance policy provides affordable health coverage to help you pay the treatment costs for your pet’s accident, illness and routine medical care. As a member of the ANA, you are eligible to receive a discount off the base premium, which makes a VPI Pet Insurance policy even more affordable.
- Dell Computers - ANA is pleased to announce a new member benefit. ANA members can now receive 5%-10% off purchases of Dell Computers. To take advantage of this valuable offer, or for more details, call 1-800-695-8133 - refer to code HS45927362, or Visit Dell's Web site.
- Wyndham Hotel Group - ANA members now save on rooms at over 6000 participating hotels across the U.S. and Canada. More...
- Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
- Professional Liability Insurance
- a must have for every nurse, offered at a special member price.
- Nurses Banking Center
- free checking, online bill paying and high yield savings all available
to you 24/7 to fit any shift or schedule.
- Marsh Insurance Plans - Marsh Insurance Plans can help you find and compare plans and tailor one to your needs:
 Major Medical
Dental Insurance and Best Benefits
- NEBCO Life and Health Insurance Plans:
Disability Income
Long Term Care
Medical Catastrophe
Medicare Part D
Medicare Supplement
Cancer Insurance
Life Insurance Plans
- Avis and Budget Car Rental - Discounts on auto rental through Avis and Budget:
Call Avis 1-800-331-2212 and give ID# B865000
Call Budget - 1-800-527-0700 and give ID# X359100
Promote yourself: professional development tools and
opportunities
- Members save up to $140 on certification through
ANCC.
- Online continuing education available at a discount
or free to members.
- Conferences and educational events at the national and local level offered at a discount to members.
- Member discounts on nursesbooks.org - ANA's publications
arm.
- Up to 60% savings on regular monthly dues with GlobalFit Fitness program.
- Find a new job on Nurses's Career Center.
Stay informed: publications that keep you current
- Free subscription to The American Nurse - a $20 value.
- Free subscription to The American Nurse Today, an $18.95 value.
- Free online access to OJIN - the OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues
in Nursing.
- Free subscription to your state newsletter.
- Free access to ANA's Informative listserves including - Capitol Update and Members Insider.
- Access to the new Members Only web site of NursingWorld.org.
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