Full Membership
ANA can help you reach your professional and personal goals! 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 succeed
Dues: Dues vary by state, click on join now for exact rates. The dues rate will be provided after a series of questions to determine you membership category are completed. Monthly payment plans available.
Be heard: advocating for you and your patients
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.
Make a difference at the State Level through your State Nurses Association
Protect and safeguard your Nursing Practice Act – one of the most important roles of our State Nurses Associations
Advocate at the state level
Network with colleagues in your area at educational events and lobby days
Stay informed on issues that matter in your state
Save money: discounts and privileges for members
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.
Credit Card - Carry the credit card that shows you are proud to be a nurse.
Quality Insurance programs at an affordable price - Life, Major Medical, Dental, Disability, Long Term Care, Cancer, Medicare Part D and Medicare Supplement.
Discounts on auto rental through Alamo and Budget.
Save on your hotel stays at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel.
Save on the brands that you know and love: Crocs, Lands End, Dell Computers and much more through the ANA Cash Rewards Mall
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.
Find a new job on Nurse's Career Center.
Participate in ANANurseSpace – ANA’s new online social network!
Stay informed: publications that keep you current
Free subscription to The American Nurse - a $20 Value.
Free subscription to The American Nurse Today - a $18.95 Value
Free online access to OJIN - the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing.
Sign up for ANA Smart Breif – an electronic daily news feed that brings healthcare and nursing news from around the country to your computer
Free subscription to your state newsletter.
Free access to ANA's informative online (or email) newsletters including - Capitol Update and Nursing Insider
Access to the new Members Only web site of NursingWorld.org.
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.
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