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About the New Hampshire Nurses' Association
The New Hampshire Nurse’s Association is a not-for-profit
membership association and the ONLY state organization that
advocates for all nurses regardless of specialty or practice
setting. Since its founding in 1906 by 6 forward-thinking
nurses, NHNA has represented the nursing profession in N.H.
through legislation, political action and professional
development. We are a Constituent Member Association (CMA) of
the American Nurses’ Association (ANA).
Membership is open to any licensed registered nurse living or
working in the Granite State. (Note: reduced rate memberships
are available for retired or disabled RN’s and student nurses.
“Associate” level membership in NHNA is open to LPN’s, LNA’s,
nursing assistants, allied health workers, as well as anyone
with an interest in supporting nurses and the work of the
organization.)
NHNA celebrated its 100th Anniversary on October 3, 2006. (A
detailed history of the association can be
downloaded here
Mission
The New Hampshire Nurses' Association, as a constituent member
of the American Nurses Association, exists to promote the
practice of professional nursing, advance the development of
professional nurses, and improve the health standards and
availability of health services for all people of New
Hampshire.
Philosophy
Membership and participation in the professional organization
affords each nurse the opportunity to make a unique and
significant contribution to the profession of nursing. The
membership of the New Hampshire Nurses' Association,
individually and collectively, has an obligation to address
issues related to the development and maintenance of high
standards of nursing practice, education and research.
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We participate in the proceedings of the American
Nurses Association (ANA) and support and promote ANA
Standards and its code of ethics.
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We believe that the profession of nursing is
responsible for ensuring quality nursing practice and that
continuing education in nursing is essential to the
advancement of the profession and the practice of nursing.
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We believe that nurses function independently and
collaboratively with other professionals to enhance and
promote the health status of individuals, families, and
communities.
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We have an obligation to initiate legislative
strategies to improve the quality of health and the
delivery of healthcare services while promoting quality
practice environments that advocate for the economic and
general welfare of nurses.
As a not-for-profit membership organization, all of the
accomplishments achieved over our 101 year history are
attributable to the hard work and diligence of our members &
volunteers. What this means for our current and prospective
members is that this Association is whatever you make of it,
and it can become whatever you want it to be.
Today our work ranges from Continuing Education to Legislative
Lobbying and includes all of the variety that is professional
nursing in the 21st Century. The work of the Association is
managed by 4 commissions (Government Affairs, Continuing
Education, Professional Affairs and Organizational Affairs)
plus 8 committees that each focus on a particular aspect of
Nursing and the Association.
(See the Commissions section for further details on
our activities.)
NHNA BYLAWS can be
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