Running head: AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
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A Review of the American Nurses Association
, AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION 2
A Review of the American Nurses Association
The field of healthcare is dynamic and has changed significantly over the years. As a
result, nursing practitioners and other related practitioners are expected to keep in touch with
such changes to enhance service delivery. One of the most effective ways for nurses to remain in
touch with these changes is by joining nursing organizations. The American Nurses Association
(ANA) is the most prominent nursing organization in the world, representing millions of
members. As a result, this paper will review the ANA, its benefits for the nurses, and the ability
to help nurses advance in their careers.
ANA is one of the nursing advocacy organizations in the country. It is meant to advance,
as well as protect the interests of registered nursing professionals in the country. It is primarily
involved in the process of establishing the standards for the nursing practice, advancing the
economic welfare of the nurses, as well as promote the rights of these practitioners in their
respective workplace. ANA envisions “all nurses as a powerful, unified force in engaging
consumers and transforming health and health care.” The association’s mission is “nurses
advancing our profession to improve health for all” (American Nurses Association, 2019).
Registered nurses (RNs) that join such an organization expects to gain significantly from being a
member since it would advocate for their needs. In this case, the perks of being a member of
ANA include the opportunity to advance careers, staying in touch with the current change in the
field, saving money, connecting with other RNs in the country, and getting their plies heard and
acted upon (American Nurses Association, 2019). Individual members of this association also
benefit from being represented in the statehouse on critical issues affecting them, they gain local
networking opportunities, benefit from job networking, and also get the chance for education and
career development (American Nurses Association, 2019). Though these benefits vary depending
on the nurse’s state, the perks expected are reason enough to enroll.
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A Review of the American Nurses Association
, AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION 2
A Review of the American Nurses Association
The field of healthcare is dynamic and has changed significantly over the years. As a
result, nursing practitioners and other related practitioners are expected to keep in touch with
such changes to enhance service delivery. One of the most effective ways for nurses to remain in
touch with these changes is by joining nursing organizations. The American Nurses Association
(ANA) is the most prominent nursing organization in the world, representing millions of
members. As a result, this paper will review the ANA, its benefits for the nurses, and the ability
to help nurses advance in their careers.
ANA is one of the nursing advocacy organizations in the country. It is meant to advance,
as well as protect the interests of registered nursing professionals in the country. It is primarily
involved in the process of establishing the standards for the nursing practice, advancing the
economic welfare of the nurses, as well as promote the rights of these practitioners in their
respective workplace. ANA envisions “all nurses as a powerful, unified force in engaging
consumers and transforming health and health care.” The association’s mission is “nurses
advancing our profession to improve health for all” (American Nurses Association, 2019).
Registered nurses (RNs) that join such an organization expects to gain significantly from being a
member since it would advocate for their needs. In this case, the perks of being a member of
ANA include the opportunity to advance careers, staying in touch with the current change in the
field, saving money, connecting with other RNs in the country, and getting their plies heard and
acted upon (American Nurses Association, 2019). Individual members of this association also
benefit from being represented in the statehouse on critical issues affecting them, they gain local
networking opportunities, benefit from job networking, and also get the chance for education and
career development (American Nurses Association, 2019). Though these benefits vary depending
on the nurse’s state, the perks expected are reason enough to enroll.
