What organizations do you belong to?

[RNMarykay]

I am a new RN and am wondering which organizations are generally beneficial to join? I'm also interested in journals that are helpful. I would like to grow as a nurse and also be aware of trends, best practice, etc. With limited funds I want to make good choices on where to focus first.

Also interested to hear how many of you carry your personal malpractice insurance?

Thanks!

mk

[Farawyn]

Just joined the ANA. I mean, like last week. And as a school nurse I am part of a very small, very weak union. And yes, I have my own malpractice insurance.

Other than that I belong to 2 lovely Book Clubs and the PTA.

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

I have been a member of AORN (organization for OR nurses) since beginning my job as an OR nurse. It comes with a complimentary membership to ANA, although I don't support many of the things the ANA does.

As for malpractice insurance, I am a big believer in that every nurse should carry his/her own policy. Sure, the facility may tell you their policy covers you, but the facility's lawyers are going to be looking out for the best interests of the facility- and if that means throwing the nurse under the bus, so be it. Having your own policy means having someone in your corner focused on what's best for you and you alone. They also offer other coverage, such as representation at BON hearings and coverage for HIPAA fines. I have my policy through NSO.

Another take on malpractice insurance: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/should-i-carry-391596.html

[icuRNmaggie, BSN, RN]

ANA, AACN, NNOC, SCCM, and Sigma Theta Tau.

I have malpractice insurance through AACN.

[Cohiba]

ENA

Local ENA chapter

NRA

my local tobacconist's cigar club

The Scotch Whisky Society

Sons of the American Revolution (family legend has it that my ancestor got to ruin Christmas for a bunch of Hessians in 1776--pure awesomesauce that is...)