Delaware Nurses Association is a constituent member of American Nurses Association and a charter member of Center for American Nurses

The Delaware Nurses Association is the ONLY state organization that advocates for nurses regardless of nursing specialty or practice setting. We believe that nurses are the gateway to a healthier nation. Join us in advocating for a safer and healthier workplace for nurses AND a safer and healthier Delaware!

  • Participation in the activities of the DNA, such as the many conferences provides the opportunity for networking with colleagues and many nursing notables.
  • The DNA fosters professional development and enhances the concept of teamwork through the work of its members.
  • Supporting the development of the Delaware Nursing Foundation will provide scholarships for those entering the nursing profession, nurses advancing their education and for local continuing education programs.
  • Participation in the DNA serves to "re-energize" the professional nurse, through networking, cooperative action and first hand knowledge of our activities and our accomplishments.

Full DNA/ANA Membership

• Save up to 45% on conference registration

• Save up to 44% on ANCC certification fees

• Save 10% on liability insurance**

• Free or 15% off online continuing education

• Save 10% on personal accounting fees

• Email alerts

• Publishing opportunities and discounts

• National and State leadership opportunities

• Much more!

Delaware State-Only Membership

• Save up to 45% on conference registration

• Save 10% on liability insurance

• Free or 15% off online continuing education

• Save 10% on personal accounting fees

• Email alerts

• Publishing opportunities and discounts

• State leadership opportunities

• Much more!

American Nurses Association Only Membership

• ANA Smart Brief

• ANA NurseSpace

• Federal lobbying

• Discount to national conferences

• Save on ANCC certification

• Free and discounted publications

• Much more!

Membership Options

Full DNA/ANA membership dues

$229 per year/$19.59 monthly, electronically

  • Employed-full time/part time

DNA State-Only membership dues

$149 per year

  • Employed-full time/part time

ANA National-Only membership

$179 per year

Reduced membership dues

$114.50 per year/$10.04 monthly, electronically

  • Full time student
  • New graduate from basic nursing education program, within 6 months after graduation (first year
    membership only)
  • 62 years old or over and not earning more than social security allows
  • Not employed

Special membership dues

$57.25 per year/$5.27 monthly, electronically

  • 62 years of age and no employed

Dual membership dues

$95 per year

  • RN holding membership in ANA through another state; proof of membership required




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*The Delaware Nurses Association is a professional organization for registered nurses. The DNA is not a union.

**Must hold certification from ANCC; one-time savings.

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Last modified: 8/14/08