ANA\C On How to Become a Member & Participate

1. Complete the Application Process

   Dues:

   • $267.00 Full Membership
     Full or Part-time working RNs
     Annual Payment $267.00 or $22.75/month
     Print membership application
     
     
   • $133.50 Reduced Membership
     Newly Licensed Grads, RNs not employed, RNs who are full-time students, or age 62+and not earning more than Social Security
     Annual payment of $133.50 or $11.63/month
     Print New Grad application
     
     
   • $66.75 Special Membership
     RNs 62+ years of age, not employed or totally disabled
     Annual payment of $66.75 or $6.07/month
     
     
   • Print the membership application and join ANA\C today!
   • Print New Grad application

   Note: At this time applying for membership online is not available. Print the application form and mail, with your check, to ANA\C at the address listed at the bottom of the application form.

2. Participate as a Member of a Division

   The work of ANA\C is accomplished by elected officers and many generous volunteers. Working as a member of a focus division is fun and the work and time commitment are manageable. The Divisions are listed below for your consideration. If you would like to join a Division, complete the Member Involvement Survey return it to the ANA\C office by mail or fax, and contact the Director to let them know your interest.
   
   

   Director Nursing Practice-Donna Dolinar, BSN, MPA, RN
   donnadolinar@anacalifornia.org
   Read a brief overview of this committee

    

   Director Nursing Education-Dianne Moore, PhD, RN, CNM, MN, MPH
   dianne@anacalifornia.org
   Read a brief overview of this committee

    

   Director Health Issues-Monica Weisbrich, BSN, RN
   monica@anacalifornia.org
   Read a brief overview of this committee

    

   Director Membership/Communication-Angela Schwab, BSN, RN

    

3. Run for Elected Office
   
   One way to serve is to run for elected office. The positions are President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Director, Ballot Committee, and ANA Delegate. Consider giving your consent to serve in one of these positions. Print the Consent To Serve Form and return it to the address listed at the bottom of the form. Learn more about why it is important to become a Leader in Your Profession.
   
   
4. Join one of the many Yahoo Groups
   
   ANA\C uses the technology of the Yahoo groups to stay in touch. As a member you can sign up for many different ones depending on the level of your involvement. There is an ANA\C Newsletter Group which keep members updated with the latest information; there is a LegInterest, Legislative, and Endorse Groups for those who have signed up to be a member of the Leg Committee; and there is an Education Group for those who are involved in the Education Committee.
   
   
5. For Students Only
   
   New Grads take advantage of discounted membership rate. Print New Grad application.
   
   ANA\C is an affiliate of the American Nurses Association and while you are a student ANA will provide free access to the Members Only section of www.nursingworld.org which is the official website of ANA. This will support you in your education and in making decisions about your nursing career. Here are the highlights of the resources available to you.
   
   Full ANA position and policy papers on important nursing issues.
   
   A chance to sign up for Smart Brief a daily new feed bringing nursing and healthcare news from around the country.
   
   Access to current electronic versions of The American Nurse and the ANA columns in the American Nurse Today.
   
   Access to the OJIN-a peer reviewed electronic journal available to ANA members on the hot issues facing nursing today.
   
   Nurse-Space-ANA's new social network just for nurses.
   
   Discount opportunities on a variety of personal and professional products
   The promotional code for this offer is "EDU".
   
   
   California Nursing Students Association-CNSA
   The CNSA and ANA\C are working together through the CNSA-ANA\C Bridge Program to increase membership and involvement in professional nurse organizations. For more information visit www.cnsa.org The following information is available for your review
   
   Recruiting New Graduates Into Professional Nursing Organizations
   ANA Recruitment Power Point Presentation