Standing Committees & Membership Assembly The association addresses its various functions through a system of standing and special committees and our annual Membership Assembly to achieve our mission, promote diversity and broad-based member involvement, and ownership over nursing practice. The following are the standing committees: Advocacy, Professional Development, Nominations & Membership, Editorial, Finance, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Accessibility & Antiracism. Special committees occur as needed and include topics like recognition and more. We encourage all members to bring their experience, specialty practice, and leadership to the association's committees. Reach out (contactdna@denurses.org) to join a committee today! |
Advocacy Committee DNA takes appropriate action whenever necessary to recommend and/or promote legislation (including statutory and administrative laws, executive policies standards, regulations, rulings, and legal decisions) which affect the interest of healthcare consumers, the nursing profession, and support the mission and goals of DNA. The Advocacy Committee is charged with monitoring and participating in policy related to health care, the workplace, patient care, and many other areas where nurses are engaged. Mission: to educate the membership and policymakers about the most crucial and current legislative initiatives and concerns which directly affect healthcare consumers and the nursing profession. Read moreGoals:
| Professional Development Committee The Professional Development Committee (PDC) is DNA's provider unit of nursing continuing professional development. The PDC is administratively and operationally responsible for coordinating all aspects of the continuing nursing education activities provided by DNA. Mission: to support learning activities that assist in the development and maintenance of continued competence, enhance professional practice, and support career goals of nurses. Read moreGoals:
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Nominations Committee The Nominations Committee is an independent group tasked with preparing a slate of qualified Board of Directors candidates for membership consideration. Nominations Committee members act only in the interest of the association's membership and within the scope of the DNA mission and responsibilities assigned to it by the DNA Bylaws. The members of the Committee, therefore, have tremendous influence on the future of the association and should themselves be carefully selected. The Nominating Committee members need a knowledge and experience of the concerns and interests of the DNA membership and are accountable for adherence to the Bylaws and for compliance with the rules and procedures established by these policies. Mission: to nominate qualified candidates for the Board of Directors and Board officer positions and grow the overall membership of the association. Read moreGoals:
| Editorial Advisory Committee The Delaware Nurses Association is committed to serving its members and the nursing community with information that is relevant to the nursing profession. Through articles in its official publication, the DNA Reporter, DNA disseminates the latest news on nursing research, education, and practice. In addition, the publication serves to communicate DNA activities and those of the American Nurses Association to its members and the nursing community. The DNA Reporter is a publication published quarterly. Mission: to publish periodicals/communications that support the profession of nursing and the goals of DNA. Read moreGoals:
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Finance Committee The DNA Finance Committee is responsible for the ongoing supervision, maintenance, and development of the association's financial portfolio and resources. Members engage in strategic budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, and more. The Finance Committee reports findings to the full Board of Directors through the Treasurer, who Chairs the Finance Committee. Mission: to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the association, its' resources, and contributions. | DEIBAA Committee The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Accessibility & Antiracism Committee of the association is responsible for both internal and external inclusion of all nurses, creating safe spaces for all nurses from all identities and backgrounds to fully be themselves. The DEIBAA Committee works external to the association to educate and inspire nurses and create an inclusive workforce. Mission: to create and promote an inclusive nursing workforce that fosters health equity. |
Membership Assembly The Membership Assembly of the Delaware Nurses Association is the highest decision-making body of the association. Membership Assembly is convened once a year and is comprised of the following voting and non-voting constituents:
Discussion/action items contain both routine and special topics including, but not limited to, bylaw changes, committee reports, President's address, Treasurer's report, keynote speakers, special presentations, and member open forum. Please view the list of upcoming events for details regarding Membership Assembly and registration to attend. |
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