AWHONN membership

[what2donow]

For those of you who are AWHONN members, what are it's benefits? I have heard a lot of people say that it is a good idea to join, but I'm not sure what you "get" out of it. Thanks.

[babyktchr, BSN, RN]

I "get" that I belong to a group dedicated to excellent education and patient care and stand with thousands of who practice their profession in OB land, endless resources, networking ability and a couple of great magazines. And you reminded me that it is time to renew my membership!!!

[what2donow]

I'm just wondering what those endless resources are and what form they take. Are you able to read publications on the website as a member, but not as a non-member? Do they mail out educational materials to members? I just have heard so many say how good it is to join (and I assume that they are right and I intend to), but I wanted to know it works. Thanks.

[Elvish, BSN, DNP, RN, NP]

You get two journal subscriptions - JOGNN and Nursing for Women's Health, both of which are issued semi-monthly. You can attend state/chapter meetings and conferences, as well as national conferences. You get discounts on CE offerings as well.

It's a good investment. I mean, it hasn't been lifechanging for me, but it's a good resource. I've used my journals as sources for work research. And, it does look good on a resume'.

[babyktchr, BSN, RN]

OMG...I am always on the site looking for resources for policy and procedures, updates on current practices and networking with other members. Why re-invent the wheel when there are so many out there who are climbing the same mountains. I buy tons of guidelines to have on my shelf, and the educational materials are excellent. It does look great on a resume and to a lawyer if you are ever deposed. I guess it all depends on what you want to get out of it.

[what2donow]

Oops. I meant "how it works" not that I wanted to know it works. Thanks for the replies.