Join ANA and Your State Nurses Association

Membership in ANA is central to your development as a nurse. From the moment you start your career, we will be there to support and assist your lifelong professional growth. It’s a way for you to affect change and be a part of something bigger.

You’ll get access to a variety of programs and products that have been designed just for registered nurses:

• Free programs and specialized CE modules;
• Career Center to find the right nursing job for you;

Members can build their network, and connect with other nurses:

• Events throughout the year, from conferences to webinars; and
• ANA Community our social network where you can connect with colleagues across the country.

Stay at the top of the nursing profession, with the very latest information on technological advances, scientific breakthroughs and best-practices. You will have access to:

• American Nurse Today - Monthly journal (10 print/2 electronic) featuring peer-reviewed clinical, practical, practice-oriented, career and personal editorial;
• OJIN - The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing - Peer-reviewed, posted online three times a year; and

Members also have access to valuable professional tools:

• CINAHL ®Drug Name Error Finder Tool;
• Global Disease Alert Map; and
• PubMed Citations.

As a member, you’re entitled to valuable offers to advance your career:

• ANA Personal Benefits. Six important programs from carefully screened partners;
• Book Discount. Receive offers on most titles; and
• ANCC Certification. Members save $125 on ANCC initial certification and  $100 on ANCC certification renewal.

ANA works for you on the national level, to ensure that the nursing profession is advanced across the U.S.:

• Federal lobbying on issues important to nursing and health care;
• Advocating for nursing in federal agencies and even at the White House;
• Speaking for nursing through the national media; and
• Speaking for U.S. nurses internationally.

Your state nurses association works for you on the state level by:

• Protecting your Nursing Practice Act; and
• Advocating at the state level.

As a member, you can personally support the nursing profession through:

• Member surveys that influence ANA's agenda;
• The opportunity to join grass roots advocacy efforts;
• Donations to the American Nurses Association Political Action Committee (ANA-PAC) and help support pro-nursing Members of Congress from all parties; and
• ANA's Nurses Strategic Action Team (N-STAT) makes it easy for you to unite with your colleagues across the nation and let lawmakers know how you feel. It keeps you up to speed on key bills as they move through Congress and lets you know when your e-mails, phone calls and letters will make the most impact.

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, 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 $655:

• 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 slightly higher rates (dues vary by state). Premier Members receive all the benefits of the Standard Membership, PLUS:

• Exclusive ANA Resources:
  • 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)

• Certification Discounts and Tools
  • Additional $100 discount on new or renewal certifications
  • Access to the Strategies for Certification Exam Success course (free, $49 value), including 2 contact hours

• Expanded Continuing Nurse Education (CNE)
  • 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).

• Event Savings
  • $25 discount on one state-level event, helping you connect with peers and grow your knowledge

Savings: $25 value annually

This enhanced membership provides $930 of value, including more extensive educational opportunities and greater access to premium resources that help nurses excel in their practice and leadership roles.

* Not offered in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Carolina, or Vermont.

ANA-Only Membership

Offered in a limited number of states, ANA-Only Membership provides all the benefits shown above for Premier Membership, but without membership in your state nurses association.

* $17/month or $198/year 
*Available only in Alaska, District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota

ANA E-Membership

E-Membership is a limited digital membership, providing the Standard Membership benefits shown above, with the following important exceptions:

• No membership in your state nurses association
• No print edition of American Nurse Journal
• No discount on ANCC Certification
• No discount on ANA books, professional development resources, or CNE
• No access to ANA Mentoring Hub or free Craftsy subscription

* $55/year
* Available only in Alaska, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Guam, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virgin Islands

Students can become ANA Student Subscribers to gain access to vital resources and insight, improve their education, and start supporting fellow nurses from the very start.

Become an ANA Student Subscriber

Although you are not yet eligible for ANA membership until you become a licensed RN, you can become an ANA Subscriber now and access members-only information for free or at a discounted rate.

Become an ANA Subscriber