Benefits of Membership

A full list of what you will receive as a member of AHNA!

AHNA offers:

Community

AHNA brings together a diverse and talented array of nurses and other professionals who are committed to sharing their expertise, experiences and love of holistic healthcare with one another. Surround yourself with loving, nurturing souls who understand why you care and who want to help you improve and grow your holistic practice.

AHNA members come together in many ways:

• Annual Conference — where you'll hear renowned keynote speakers and connect with like-minded professionals
• Local Chapter Meetings — that promote holistic nursing education and self-care across the country
• Online Discussion forums — to find answers to your questions and share your knowledge with others
• Publications — you can share your personal experiences in Beginnings, our member magazine, and/ or your research in the Journal of Holistic Nursing
• AHNA's National Office — where you'll find a staff that is friendly and knowledgeable

Publications & Communications—Uniting Members through Information

• Beginnings — a magazine written by you, our members, addressing current holistic health news.
• Journal of Holistic Nursing -- with Continuing Nursing Education opportunities and the latest research 
  • New Benefit! Free online access to JHN digital archives
• Web site — our informative and interactive site that offers free events posting for members and networks, plus a Practitioner Directory listing available only to members
• Monthly eNewsletter — offering news of AHNA and holistic nursing each month in between quarterly mailings of the Journal of Holistic Nursing and Beginnings
• Promotion and Advocacy — for holistic nursing, AHNA and its membership nationwide at events, conferences and meetings  
• Connections in Holistic Nursing Research — a quarterly eNewsletter devoted to research in holistic nursing

Continuing Nursing Education

• Discounts on all AHNA-provided continuing education activities
• 65 contact hours for Foundations of Holistic Nursing home study course, a great way to help in your preparations for holistic nurse certification through the AHNCC
• CNE credits available at each annual conference 
• AHNA approval for your own activity or event 
• Endorsement of holistic educational programs.

Contact AHNA Education, (800) 278-2462, Ext. 16

Local Chapters

AHNA Chapter meetings may offer contact hours, workshops, ceremonies and informational gatherings

Scholarships and Awards

• Research Grants and assistance
• Holistic Nurse of the Year Award
• Charlotte McGuire Scholarships for professional education
• Conference Scholarships
• AHNA Excellence in Holistic Nursing Education Award

A Focus on Self-care & Wellness

We support wellness through our philosophy, our publications, and our promotion of holistic nursing on a national level.

Discounts & Advertising

• Membership discounts for new member referrals
• Free, one-month online event listing for members and networks
• Discounts on advertising, conference exhibiting, educational offerings and services (CNE approval and endorsement costs)
• Free "Happenings" Ad (events listing) in Beginnings: 30-word maximum
• 10% discount on display advertisements
• 10% discount on online advertising for sponsored link on the AHNA website
• 10% discount on mailing list rentals
• Online Practitioner Directory listing available only to members

Contact AHNA Communications, (800) 278-2462, Ext. 13

Liability Insurance

• Liability Insurance from Nurses Service Organization:www.nso.com, (800) 247-1500

Member Resources and Professional Development

Check out the Resources section of our web site! You’ll find info on how to build a private practice, about integrative healthcare, and stress management. We provide scholarship opportunities and research grant awards – and leadership opportunities through the Leadership Council, committees, task forces, and more.

Customized Benefits

Remember that you can tailor your membership! Choose what e-mails and publications you wish to receive. You can now update your profile on-line, too.

For more information, please contact the Membership Department at  (800) 278-2462, Ext. 20.