Nursing organizations/associations to join?

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Hi all!

I recently passed Nclex (on my first try...yay!!!) and am looking for some great nursing associations/organizations to join. I want to be connected and inspired. I am a Mexican American as well. I want to join to be connected as well as to build my resume. Any suggestions? Thank you!!!

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Your specialty organization is the one I'd most recommend. Then there's always the state nursing association and a variety of general nursing associations.

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Ditto to PP. But I'd hold off until you got a feel for a specialty area. Memberships can be a bit pricey, so be a little selective before you join something.

I googled and there is a National Assoc for Hispanic Nurses. That group sounds interesting to me.

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

I agree with specialty and state/ANA combo-usually you can get a deal as a new nurse. you can also write off dues on your taxes.

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Specializes in Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Quality Improvement.

True what others day. I am also a newly licensed RN, but I joined American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) a few months ago because I've always enjoyed critical care, plus I like the info they send in your email. I'd definitely recommend that organization if that is what your interested in.

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