The OSNA is an official state chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). We are proud to be involved at the national level, with Oregon authored resolutions proposed at the annual House of Delegates, winning numerous NSNA awards, and Oregon nursing students holding national positions on the NSNA Board of Directors and national committees.
The Oregon Student Nurses’ Association is proud to work with the Oregon Nurses’ Association to help develop a strong relationship between current and future generations of nursing professionals.
Read a 2010 letter to the OSNA members from the former ONA President, Bruce Humphreys here.
Read a 2010 letter to the OSNA members from the former ONA President, Bruce Humphreys here.
The Oregon Center for Nursing promotes a robust workforce of well-prepared nursing professionals who are dedicated to providing care and leading change to meet the health needs of our communities by:
- Educating nurses from all settings to embrace leadership opportunities,
- Developing certainty through research,
- Advocating for effective outcomes, and
- Stimulating collaborative innovation.
The American Nurses' Association (ANA) is one of the professional organizations of nursing at the national level. Both the NSNA and the ONA work closely with the ANA to effectively represent nurses throughout the United States.
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is one of the accrediting and lobbying bodies of Baccalaureate and graduate nursing education. Join their grassroots network to stay aware of current national legislative issues affecting nursing education and funding.
The National League for Nursing (NLN) is one of the professional organizations of nursing at the national level. Both the NSNA and the ONA work closely with the NLN to effectively represent nurses throughout the United States
Professional Organization List
Joining a professional organization can help expand your network and your knowledge. Many groups offer discounted membership rates for students, making them very affordable. Expand your resume by showing prospective employers your dedication and understanding of the field. This list is by no means comprehensive, but is intended to give you ideas regarding the opportunities present in the nursing world. For an extensive list of nursing organizations, please visit http://www.nurse.org/orgs.shtml.
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Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Access to journals, newsletters and online library
Scholarship opportunities
Gain leadership skills by serving on a national committee or task force
Networking
www.aanp.org
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Education and career essentials
Advocacy
Free subscriptions and tools
Scholarship and grant opportunities
www.aamn.org
American Assembly for Men in Nursing
Access to awards, scholarships
Mentorship program
May serve on chapter committees, hold chapter office, vote at chapter meetings if
permitted by Chapter Bylaws, and may serve on national committees
www.aacn.org
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Provide knowledge and resources necessary to provide optimal care to critically ill
patients
Stay up-to-date on issues important to the critical care world
E-learning programs as well and unlimited CE credits
Connect with other nurses
www.midwife.org
American College of Nurse Midwives
Opportunities for continuing education
Greater professional recognition and identity
Access to publications that inform and educate
Involvement in government affairs
www.ahna.org
American Holistic Nurses Association
Provides education to nurses and other healthcare professionals in all aspects of
holistic caring and healing
Journal subscriptions and educational discounts
Scholarship opportunities
Boost your career and your profession
www.nursingworld.org
American Nurses Association
Electronic version of official ANA journal
Access to NurseSpace, ANA’s online social networking
Discount opportunities
Welcome to nursing profession booklet
www.apna.org
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Largest professional organization committed to the practice of psychiatric-mental
health (PMH) nursing
Wellness promotion and prevention of mental health problems
Continuing education and professional growth
Networking and information access
Discounts on full-text articles, convention costs, and more
www.aorn.org
Association of perOperative Nurses
Scholarship opportunities
Access to online nurse consultation program
AORN journal subscription
Participate in health policy development
www.awhonn.org
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses
Opportunities to connect and network
Access to journals, publications, and research
Consulting and staff development resource
Participate in health policy and legislation
Community Nursing Network
www.communitynursingnetwork.org
Community Nursing Network
Part of a team that establishes standards, effects policy, and provides networking
opportunities
Access to community forums focused on current patient issues
www.ena.org
Emergency Nurses Association
Learn how to advocate for patient safety and excellence in emergency nursing
practice
Access to courses and continued education
Free subscriptions to various publications
Discounts on clothing/tools to perform job
Professional resources
www.hpna.org
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Leads the way to promote excellence in the provision of palliative nursing
Leadership development
Education
Support of research in the palliative nursing field
www.thehispanicnurse.org
The Hispanic Nurse
Promotes Hispanic nurses
Access to educational information
Job opportunities
www.mesothelioma.com/
Mesothelioma.com
Resources for Patients
and Their Families.
www.n-aana.org
National American Arab Nurses Association
Scholarship opportunities
Continuing education events and seminars
Discounted rates to attend CE, seminars, conferences and conventions
Networking with other healthcare professionals
Access to job postings
www.nbna.org
National Black Nurses Association
Free subscriptions to nursing journals
Scholarship opportunities
Networking with African American nurses around the country
Leadership opportunities through committees and task forces
www.ncsbn.org
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
NCLEX information
Nursing policy & legislative efforts
Nursing education, licensure and practice
Research opportunities
www.ngna.org
National Gerentological Nurses Association
Access to podcasts regarding older adult issues
Educational opportunities
Networking with peers
Access to journals, newsletters and other subscriptions
Discounts on the three gerontological nursing certification exams
www.nsna.org
National Student Nurses' Association
Nursing apparel discountsNursing journal subscription discounts
Publication Discounts
Professional Liability Insurance
Scholarship opportunities
www.oregon-crna.org
ORANA
Oregon Association of Nurse Anesthestists
Educational testing discounts
Networking opportunities with other healthcare professionals
Access to news articles and newsletters
Leadership opportunities
www.oregoncenterfornursing.org
Oregon Center For Nursing
Oregon Nursecast, OCN’s educational offerings
Cultural competence digests
Quarterly newsletter
www.ohcfonline.org
Oregon Health Care Foundation
Educational opportunities for current/future employees working in long term care
Programs that enrich the lives of older adults
Scholarship opportunities
www.oregonrn.org
Oregon Nurses Association
Dues reduction for new graduates
Receive monthly publication: Oregon Nurse
Scholarship opportunities
Leadership and training opportunities
www.ons.org
Oncology Nurses Society
Discover what oncology nursing has to offer
Valuable resources to start your nursing career
Develop strong relationships with others in the profession
www.oregonpublichealth.org
Oregon Public Health Association
Provides learning opportunities for public health professionals
Advocates for policies that protect and promote the health of all Oregonians
Public health leadership and learning opportunities
Networking and building partnership opportunities
www.oregonsna.org
Oregon Student Nurses Association
Help student nurses prepare for professional careers
Discounts on national dues, nursing journal subscriptions, nursing apparel, and
NCLEX study materials
Complimentary student membership to the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA)
Connect with other nursing professionals and develop your leadership skills
www.nursingsociety.org
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Continuing nursing education courses
Member publications
Discounts on products and services
Obtain career assistance through online professional resources
Connect with other members through local chapter, volunteering, or attending events
www.winursing.org
Western Institute of Nursing
Become part of a diverse community of nurses with a shared commitment to advance
nursing science, education, and practice to improve health outcomes
Subscription to publications
Discounts on conference registration fees
Opportunities to network with educators, clinicians, researchers, and students
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Access to journals, newsletters and online library
Scholarship opportunities
Gain leadership skills by serving on a national committee or task force
Networking
www.aanp.org
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Education and career essentials
Advocacy
Free subscriptions and tools
Scholarship and grant opportunities
www.aamn.org
American Assembly for Men in Nursing
Access to awards, scholarships
Mentorship program
May serve on chapter committees, hold chapter office, vote at chapter meetings if
permitted by Chapter Bylaws, and may serve on national committees
www.aacn.org
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Provide knowledge and resources necessary to provide optimal care to critically ill
patients
Stay up-to-date on issues important to the critical care world
E-learning programs as well and unlimited CE credits
Connect with other nurses
www.midwife.org
American College of Nurse Midwives
Opportunities for continuing education
Greater professional recognition and identity
Access to publications that inform and educate
Involvement in government affairs
www.ahna.org
American Holistic Nurses Association
Provides education to nurses and other healthcare professionals in all aspects of
holistic caring and healing
Journal subscriptions and educational discounts
Scholarship opportunities
Boost your career and your profession
www.nursingworld.org
American Nurses Association
Electronic version of official ANA journal
Access to NurseSpace, ANA’s online social networking
Discount opportunities
Welcome to nursing profession booklet
www.apna.org
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Largest professional organization committed to the practice of psychiatric-mental
health (PMH) nursing
Wellness promotion and prevention of mental health problems
Continuing education and professional growth
Networking and information access
Discounts on full-text articles, convention costs, and more
www.aorn.org
Association of perOperative Nurses
Scholarship opportunities
Access to online nurse consultation program
AORN journal subscription
Participate in health policy development
www.awhonn.org
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses
Opportunities to connect and network
Access to journals, publications, and research
Consulting and staff development resource
Participate in health policy and legislation
Community Nursing Network
www.communitynursingnetwork.org
Community Nursing Network
Part of a team that establishes standards, effects policy, and provides networking
opportunities
Access to community forums focused on current patient issues
www.ena.org
Emergency Nurses Association
Learn how to advocate for patient safety and excellence in emergency nursing
practice
Access to courses and continued education
Free subscriptions to various publications
Discounts on clothing/tools to perform job
Professional resources
www.hpna.org
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Leads the way to promote excellence in the provision of palliative nursing
Leadership development
Education
Support of research in the palliative nursing field
www.thehispanicnurse.org
The Hispanic Nurse
Promotes Hispanic nurses
Access to educational information
Job opportunities
www.mesothelioma.com/
Mesothelioma.com
Resources for Patients
and Their Families.
www.n-aana.org
National American Arab Nurses Association
Scholarship opportunities
Continuing education events and seminars
Discounted rates to attend CE, seminars, conferences and conventions
Networking with other healthcare professionals
Access to job postings
www.nbna.org
National Black Nurses Association
Free subscriptions to nursing journals
Scholarship opportunities
Networking with African American nurses around the country
Leadership opportunities through committees and task forces
www.ncsbn.org
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
NCLEX information
Nursing policy & legislative efforts
Nursing education, licensure and practice
Research opportunities
www.ngna.org
National Gerentological Nurses Association
Access to podcasts regarding older adult issues
Educational opportunities
Networking with peers
Access to journals, newsletters and other subscriptions
Discounts on the three gerontological nursing certification exams
www.nsna.org
National Student Nurses' Association
Nursing apparel discountsNursing journal subscription discounts
Publication Discounts
Professional Liability Insurance
Scholarship opportunities
www.oregon-crna.org
ORANA
Oregon Association of Nurse Anesthestists
Educational testing discounts
Networking opportunities with other healthcare professionals
Access to news articles and newsletters
Leadership opportunities
www.oregoncenterfornursing.org
Oregon Center For Nursing
Oregon Nursecast, OCN’s educational offerings
Cultural competence digests
Quarterly newsletter
www.ohcfonline.org
Oregon Health Care Foundation
Educational opportunities for current/future employees working in long term care
Programs that enrich the lives of older adults
Scholarship opportunities
www.oregonrn.org
Oregon Nurses Association
Dues reduction for new graduates
Receive monthly publication: Oregon Nurse
Scholarship opportunities
Leadership and training opportunities
www.ons.org
Oncology Nurses Society
Discover what oncology nursing has to offer
Valuable resources to start your nursing career
Develop strong relationships with others in the profession
www.oregonpublichealth.org
Oregon Public Health Association
Provides learning opportunities for public health professionals
Advocates for policies that protect and promote the health of all Oregonians
Public health leadership and learning opportunities
Networking and building partnership opportunities
www.oregonsna.org
Oregon Student Nurses Association
Help student nurses prepare for professional careers
Discounts on national dues, nursing journal subscriptions, nursing apparel, and
NCLEX study materials
Complimentary student membership to the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA)
Connect with other nursing professionals and develop your leadership skills
www.nursingsociety.org
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Continuing nursing education courses
Member publications
Discounts on products and services
Obtain career assistance through online professional resources
Connect with other members through local chapter, volunteering, or attending events
www.winursing.org
Western Institute of Nursing
Become part of a diverse community of nurses with a shared commitment to advance
nursing science, education, and practice to improve health outcomes
Subscription to publications
Discounts on conference registration fees
Opportunities to network with educators, clinicians, researchers, and students