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CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP
- ACTIVE MEMBER:
granted a license to practice in Ohio and who has paid the required membership dues.
- ASSOCIATE MEMBER:
granted a license to practice in the country of origin and/or Ohio and who has paid the required
membership dues.
- STUDENT ASSOCIATE MEMBER:
required membership dues.
- MEMBER AT-LARGE:
granted a license to practice in any state or country and who has paid the required membership dues.
- HONORARY MEMBER:
distinguished service rendered or valuable assistance to the nursing profession and towards achieving
the objectives of this association.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
- Privilege of Representation: As a member of PNAO, you automatically become a member of the
Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) which is a constituent of the National Coalition of
Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA). Along with over 10,000 Filipino-American nurses in the
United States and over 350,000 minority nurses, you have a voice in various professional organizations,
government agencies, community groups and other coalitions. PNAO is also a member of the Ohio
League for Nursing.
- Networking: Joining the PNAO provides you with opportunities to meet with other Filipino nurses and
connect with experts in your own field of specialty as well as professionals across other disciplines at the
local, state, national and international level. This may empower you to share information and build a
support group among the Filipino nursing workforce. Members of PNAO / PNAA are alumni of various
schools and colleges of nursing in the Philippines and in the United States and give you the opportunity
to stay in touch with other nursing alumni.
- Educational Opportunities: Chapter Educational offerings are scheduled yearly and are free to
PNAO paid members. Discounted fees to educational programs at the chapter, regional, national and
international levels (Annual PNAA Regional Conference, PNAA National Conference and PNAA
International Conference). Qualify for scholarship offered by PNAAF and NCEMNA Mentor Program
opportunities and Advanced Practice nurse forums.
- Scholarship Program: PNAO scholarship awards are given to deserving nursing students of
Philippine ethnic origin or paid member.
- Community Outreach / Projects: You will partake in community programs to improve the health and
well-being of residents in your community, the US and Philippines. Participation and volunteer work in
health fairs and activities and projects provide an avenue to meet Career Ladder requirements of
different hospitals and fulfill one's personal / professional goal. PNAO / PNAA Involvement: Fundraising
for Gawad Kalinga- organization that builds homes for the homeless in the Philippines; Kababayan
Emergency Preparedness - raising funds for disaster relief in Philippines; Philippine Medical / Surgical
Missions - provide care to underprivileged alongside various disciplines; MedWish Foundation - medical
mission supply sorting; Philippine Festival - BP screening; Folkdance performances in community
cultural events; Asian Festival in Columbus - Health Fair; Caroling in nursing homes and Filipino
households during Christmas; Serving Holiday meals & food, clothing and monetary donations to needy;
Mentorship program - mentoring new nurses from Philippines.
- Leadership Development: Various opportunities to develop your leadership skills.
- Serving Your Colleague: You will have the privilege of serving as a delegate, officer, or committee
member of the national level, vote on important issues, decisions and actions that affect Filipino-
American nurses and the Asian community at large.
- PNAO Website: www.pnao.org - Please check the website Calendar Page for latest news, meeting
dates, current events and most recent updates. * Membership form can now be filled out on website in
Fillable PDF Form: Just open form, fill out form on web, print out, then mail completed form with a check
to address on form. Send comments & suggestions to: webmaster@pnao.org
- PNAA Website: www.pnaamerica.org - in the near future will be an interactive website - gain access
into members only sections of the PNAA website.
- Free subscription to PERSPECTIVES - PNAO newsletter & the PHILIPPINE AMERICAN NURSE -
PNAA newsletter: As a paying member of the PNAO / PNAA, you will receive updated information and
activities about PNAO / PNAA.
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