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Professional organization membership: Advancing the nurse practitioner role
Mary Jo Goolsby1, Janet C DuBois2
1Institute for NP Excellence, LLC, Augusta, Georgia.
Summary
Nurse practitioners (NPs) gain significant personal benefits from professional organization membership, including networking, mentorship, and leadership development. Further research is needed to understand factors influencing NP participation and its advantages.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Professional Development
Background:
- Limited research exists on nurse practitioner (NP) engagement with professional organizations.
- Existing literature on clinician membership benefits is extrapolated to NPs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the personal benefits of professional organization membership for nurse practitioners (NPs).
- To highlight areas for future research regarding NP involvement in professional organizations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on benefits for non-NP clinicians.
- Discussion based on existing research and personal experiences of members.
Main Results:
- Professional organization membership offers NPs socialization, networking, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
- Membership facilitates engagement in advocacy, policy, research dissemination, and professional development.
Conclusions:
- Encouraging NP participation in professional organizations is vital for career growth.
- Further research should investigate factors influencing NP membership and associated benefits.
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