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- FNA is a strong organization of professional registered nurses.
We function independently without being subsidized by other groups
so that our loyalties are clear. We are the only nursing organization
that advocates for nurses across all specialties and practice
areas. We are a Constituent Member Association (CMA) of the American
Nurses Association.
- We have a 3 tiered dues system: Dues revenue is divided between
the local, state and national levels allowing your dues dollar
to have a greater impact on the future of nursing and healthcare.
These funds pay for administrative costs such as staff salaries
and benefits, maintenance of the building, program services, publications
and nurse advocacy activities.
- The membership carries with it a subscription to a new professional
nursing journal, American Nurse Today (starting October 2006).
All Florida nurses receive Florida Nurse, the official quarterly
publications of FNA. Members of the association receive the American
Nurse & Members Only newsletters and Advanced Registered Nurse
Practitioners also receive the FNA ARNP Scope. We believe the
mark of a professional is being informed with knowledge and information
pertinent to the improvement of your profession.
- FNA also develops publications with the purpose of helping and
supporting nurses in their prospective work environments. These
are available for a nominal fee.
- FNA has a strong presence in Tallahassee and is the political
watchdog when political issues that have an impact on nursing
and on the care of the public. It is essential that the voice
of nursing is clear and present when these critical issues arise.
It is the strength of the membership behind us that allows us
to be successful. The FNA provides up-to-date legislative
information to its members and has developed a legislative
network to enhance political knowledge and power of its members.
All members are encouraged to participate at this level.
- Participation in the activities of the FNA, such as the many
conferences provides the opportunity for networking with colleagues
and many nursing notables.
- The ANA has developed standards of practice that can serve as
a guideline for the practice of nursing in several specialty areas.
- We are an advocate for nurses in the workplace through collective
action and empowerment.
- The FNA encourages and supports nursing research and scholarship
through the Florida Nurses'
Foundation Scholarships and Grants as well as other strategies
including highlighting nursing research in our publications. In
addition, we have established a "Nurses in Need" fund
through the Foundation to assist nurses in financial crises.
- The FNA fosters professional development and enhances the concept
of teamwork through the work of its members.
- Participation in the FNA serves to "re-energize" the
professional nurse, through networking, cooperative action and
first hand knowledge of our activities and our accomplishments.
- The FNA provides a direct line to information by providing open
line of communication to its members. We provide phone consultation
on nursing issues and serve as an information resource to our
members.
- FNA's involvement in global healthcare issues, keeps us in touch
with the cutting edge of what is happening in healthcare today.
- Become a member. You can't afford not to join. Help us create
the "preferred future" for nurses.
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