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Membership

Membership in the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) provides professional growth, networking opportunities, advocacy support, and access to resources that empower nurses in their careers. Join us to strengthen the nursing community and advance the profession!

Membership Category

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  1. Member-at-large: A professional registered nurse residing in a state where a local chapter does not exist; therefore, membership is obtained directly through this association.

  2. Chapter Member: A professional registered nurse who is a member of a state-local chapter and holds membership in this association, except military personnel who have the option of the chapter or member-at-large status.

  3. Active Member: A professional registered nurse of Philippine ethnic origin who has been granted a license to practice in any state of the United States and/or its territories and who has paid the required membership dues to their chapter or directly to the Association as a member-at-large

  4. Associate Member: A professional registered nurse of non-Philippine ethnic origin who has been granted a license to practice in the country of origin and/or any state/territory of the United States and has paid the required membership dues to their chapter.​​

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Benefits of being a Member

  • Privilege of Representation: As a member of the Philippine Nurses Association of America, along with the 10,000 Filipino-American nurses in the United States, you are represented in various professional organizations, government agencies, community groups and other coalitions.

  • Networking: Opportunities for networking with experts in your own field of specialty when participating in our professional activities at the local, state, national and international level.

  • Educational Opportunities: Discounted fees to educational programs at the chapter, regional, national and international levels.

  • Leadership Development: Various opportunities to develop your leadership skills.

  • Interactive Website: Gain access into members’ only sections of the PNAA website.

  • Subscription to the Journal of the Philippine Nurses of America: As a paying member of the PNAA, you will receive updated information about PNAA activities.

  • Serving Your Colleague: You will have the privilege of serving as a delegate, officer or committee member at the national level. You’ll vote on important issues, decisions and actions that affect Filipino-American nurses and the Asian community at large.

  • Staying in Touch: Members are alumni of various schools and colleges of nursing in the Philippines. Activities are featured in the Website and in the Journal of Philippine Nurses Association of America.

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