Individual Membership
Criteria for membership in the International Association of the Latino Nurse Faculty/NL shall consist of:
- Latino registered nurses with an earned graduate degree
- Have a current license to practice in good standing in at least one of the United States, it’s possessions, or territories
- Are currently teaching nursing in an institution of higher education
Types of Membership
- Full Membership. Full members of this Organization shall consist of Latino registered nurses with an earned graduate degree in nursing; who have a current license to practice in good standing in at least one of the United States, its possessions, or its territories; and who are currently teaching, or retired from teaching nursing in a nationally accredited school/college of nursing or are in an educator or leadership role in their institution.
- International Membership. International members meet the criteria of full membership above, except are teaching nursing outside the United States, its possessions, or its territories.
- Associate Membership. Associate members either (i) meet the criteria of full membership above, except are not Latino, or are (ii) organizations dedicated to the furtherance of the same functions of this Organization or (iii) RNs with graduate degrees who are not faculty members or nurse leaders and (iv) RNs who have applied to or are currently in graduate school.
- Honorary Membership. Honorary members are professionals who have (i) made noteworthy contributions to nursing, healthcare, or the Organization as determined by the Board of Directors, or (ii) have supported the promotion and retention of nurse faculty educators and leaders.
- Student Membership. Students who are enrolled in an accredited graduate nursing program.
- Affiliate Membership. Professionals who may not be nurses or faculty but support the professionalism and education of Latino nursing.
- Emeritus Membership. Emeritus members are no longer employed full-time in the occupation of nursing and meet the criteria for one of the categories of membership; can also be voting members and serve on the Board of Directors.
Membership Benefits
- Provides a method of communicating and networking with other Latino nursing faculty
- Assist members in professional development
- Become involved in continuing education activities
- Foster junior faculty in their roles and support the advancement of senior faculty
- Provide guidance in employment
- Provide guidance in research activities and publication
- Chance to serve on the Association’s board and/or chair committees
- Speak on health-related issues with government officials as needed or requested.
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Offline Application
Click below to submit (or update) your Membership Application Form. If paying by check, complete form and mail payment to:
International Association of Nurse Faculty/Nurse Leader
P.O. Box 15161
San Antonio, Texas 78212