National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Nursing
Member Type(s): Nurses, Administrators, Educators
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1984
Members: 1,425
Address: 7794 Grow Drive, Pensacola, FL, 32514, USA
Phone: 800-723-0560
Fax: 850-484-8762
Email: ngna@puetzamc.com
Website: www.ngna.org

Description:

The National Gerontological Nursing Association is dedicated to the clinical care of older adults across diverse care settings. Members include clinicians, educators, and researchers with vastly different educational preparation, clinical roles, and interest in practice issues. A striking feature is the substantial number of certified gerontological clinical nurse specialists who select NGNA for membership.

Mission/Aims:

CORE PURPOSE:

To improve the quality of nursing care to older adults

CORE VALUES:

INCLUSIVENESS

Evidenced in appreciation of the importance of diverse perspectives and experience

RESPECT

Evidenced in constructive attitude and behavior among all who are dedicated to quality nursing care for older adults

INNOVATION

Evidenced in creative thinking and flexibility in the continuous pursuit of effective responses to ever changing conditions

RESPONSIVENESS

Evidenced in the commitment to knowledgeable practices that make a positive difference

Principal Activities:

NGNA Annual Convention
Certification Preparation Workshop
Local Chapter Sponsored Educational Opportunities
Active Committees

Member Benefits:

Specialized continuing education activities offered through the Geriatric Nursing journal and at the annual convention.

Discounts on educational activities and other NGNA products and services.

Six issues of the Geriatric Nursing journal, NGNA’s official journal, which publishes the latest information on the nursing care of older adults.

Six issues of Supporting Innovations in Gerontological Nursing (SIGN), an informative newsletter designed to keep members aware of current issues and NGNA activities.

Networking and information opportunities through the NGNA Web site: www.ngna.org

Annual awards program recognizing excellence in education, practice, and research.

Member scholarship and research grant programs.

Networking and continuing education opportunities through 25 local chapters.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

NGNA members receive discounts from the American Nurses Credentialing Center on three gerontological nursing certification exams: The Gerontological Nurse; Clinical Specialist in Gerontological Nursing; and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.