There are more than 100 different national and international nursing organizations. Many of them have chapters in Oregon, and (spoiler alert!) not ALL are located in Portland!
There are many reasons to join a professional organization.
Educational opportunities – Keep up-to-date on the latest changes in the nursing profession and earn CEs (see certification below).- Networking – Use local and national conferences and educational events to meet colleague working in other organization, other states or even other countries!
- Certification – Demonstrate your commitment to excellence by pursuing certification in your nursing specialty.
- Targeted resources – Many organizations offer compiled resources (articles, journals, webinars, etc.) specific to your nursing specialty.
- Career assistance – Many associations offer career advice, job pages, and other resources if you are considering an employment change.
Now that you know why to join a professional organization, here’s a list of nursing groups with chapters/affiliates in Oregon. Click the buttons below to learn more!
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Greater Portland Chapter #410
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Greater Portland Chapter
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Willamette Valley Chapter
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
Oregon Chapter
American Holistic Nurses Association
Oregon Chapter, Portland and Willamette Valley
American Organization of Nurse Executives
NWONE
Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
Northwest Chapter
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
#3803
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing
Oregon Chapter
Faith Community Nursing
Health Ministries Northwest
National Association of School Nurses
Oregon School Nurses Association
National Student Nurses Association
Oregon Student Nurses Association
Oncology Nurses Society
Mt. Hood Chapter
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates
Portland #401
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Central Oregon Chapter
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Pacific Crest Regional Chapter
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
ORANA
American College of Nurse Midwives
Oregon State Affiliate
American Nurses Association
Oregon Nurses Association
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Oregon Chapter
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
#3801
Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing
NW Chapter (OR, WA and ID)
National Council of Clinical Nurse Specialists
Oregon Council
Nurse Practitioners of Oregon
Oncology Nurses Society
Oregon Coastal Connections
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Northwest Region (OR, WA, AK, ID, MT)