Join ANA and Your State Nurses Association
Join the American Nurses Association (ANA) and your State Nurses Association for professional support and growth you won’t find anywhere else. ANA is a trusted ally to 5 million registered nurses across all specialties and practice settings in the U.S. Together, we have the power to advance the nursing profession and create a healthcare environment where nurses can thrive.
By joining ANA, you become part of this national powerhouse—and it’s the best investment for your career. ANA members gain access to unparalleled professional development opportunities, the latest nursing news, and support from nurses across the nation.
It’s time to show pride in the power of nursing and become the best nurse you can be.
Membership Options, Benefits and Costs
ANA membership options and costs vary by state. No matter where you live, ANA makes membership affordable with a convenient monthly dues payment option.
ANA & State - The gold standard of membership
Standard Joint Membership (ANA & State)
As a Joint ANA & State Member, you’ll receive full benefits, support, and representation from ANA and your state nurses association.
Standard Joint Membership provides full access to essential benefits, free CNE, support, and representation from both the American Nurses Association (ANA) and your state nurses association. Dues are only $15.75 per month or $183 annually. You’ll enjoy the following benefits, valued at $1,230:
- 36 free CNE courses (each a $25 value) developed for the American Nurse Journal (>36 contact hours, $900 total value)
- FREE printed copy of ANA’s award-winning, peer reviewed American Nurse Journal
- $100 discount on ANCC Certification
- Access to six membership webinars with free CNE
- Option to participate in ANA Mentoring Programs
- Access to the Nurse Burnout Prevention Program, featuring over 125 free CNE
- Save money on advancing your education with ANA’s Tuition Discount program
- Member discounts (typically 25%) on a variety of books and ANA educational resources
- Opportunities to grow and expand your professional network connecting to exclusive members-only online communities
- Access to personal benefits such as travel and ticket discounts, professional liability insurance, Auto & Home and Life/AD&D insurance, and more to help you take care of yourself and your family
- Insider updates on ANA’s Advocacy and Nursing Practice work to advance the nursing profession
- Ability to run for office, serve on ANA committees and vote for state representatives
- State association services and benefits, which typically include:
- State association newsletters
- Representation in state government advocacy on critical issues
- Local networking opportunities, both in-person and virtual
- Education and career development resources
- Access to local more geotargeted career centers and job networking
- And more!
* Not offered in Colorado, Georgia, Guam, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virgin Islands, or Washington.
Premier Joint Membership (ANA & State)
Premier Joint Membership offers an expanded range of exclusive benefits at a slightly higher rate (dues vary by state), delivering an additional $947 in value over Standard Joint Membership, for a total Premier value of $2,177. It provides greater educational opportunities, exclusive savings, and premium resources to help nurses advance in their practice and leadership roles. Premier Members receive all the benefits of Standard Membership, PLUS:
- Expanded Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) ($676 value):
- Access to free CNE programs covering critical topics, with nearly 25 contact hours:
- Putting the Scope and Standards into Practice: (11.2 contact hours, $209 value).
- Bringing the Nursing Scope and Standards to Life (Part 1): (1 contact hour, $49 value).
- Bringing the Nursing Scope and Standards to Life (Part 2): (1.5 contact hours, $49 value).
- Fundamentals of Staffing: Building an Optimal Staffing Model: (4 contact hours, $79 value).
- Ethics: Decoding the Code, Provisions 1-10: (5 contact hours, $290 value).
- Certification Discounts and Tools ($149 value):
- Additional $100 discount on new or renewal certifications
- Access to the Strategies for Certification Exam Success course (free, $49 value), including 2 contact hours
- Exclusive ANA Resources ($97.34 value):
- Free eBooks:
- The Double-Edged Sword: An Evidence-Informed Workbook for the Well-Being of Nurses and the Places They Work eBook ($20.95 value)
- Lead, Drive, and Thrive in the System, 2nd Edition eBook ($33.25 value)
- Discounted Foundational Documents:
- Nursing Scope & Standards 4th Edition eBook (50% off member price, $19.97 value)
- 25% Off ANA Publications and Products ($23.17 average annual savings)
- Event Savings ($25 value):
- $25 discount on one state-level event, helping you connect with peers and grow your knowledge
Click here for more information on your additional benefits as a Premier Joint Member.
* Not offered in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Carolina, or Vermont.
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That’s what ANA is here for—to really promote the nurse…and get us into the best position so we can provide the best care for our patients.
Join the American Nurses Association (ANA), for professional support and growth that you won’t find anywhere else.