Are you a member of a professional nursing organization?

[NurseguyFL]

If no, why not? When I first started my BSN program one instructor said it looks unprofessional to not have membership in at least a few of these. And she claims the profession isn't progressing as fast or as far as it could because there aren't enough of us in these organizations advocating for change. I recently read an article that most RNs don't join these organizations and I was wondering what some of the reasons are.

I'm just going through a bunch of subscription renewals for several nursing organizations that I had joined, but I'm thinking about not renewing most of them because of the cost. The one for Florida alone is almost $250, which I'm thinking is kinda outrageous! :uhoh21:

[muffie, RN]

no, it costs $$$$

[SmilingBluEyes]

ANA and AWHONN, as well as WSNA (Washington Nurses' Assoc.)