Thank you JT of NY! You made such great points regarding ANA that I am going to join. I am back in school and going for the BSN. I have been in nursing from the ground up, meaning I was a CNA when they were simply NA and did that for many years and finally got myself to school for my RN. Now once again I decided to approach the next level. I am so glad when I hear the positive approaches by professionals. Collectively we can make a difference and I think that is what the ANA is about. All of us. From NA to ARNP! SW of KS