- Free online courses, including free CE. Included in your $80.00 membership is more than $400 worth of educational courseware in developmental disabilities nursing. This education can be used towards your CDDN or DDC certification requirements and is available free to members only. For a list and descriptions of courses offered, download the PDF.
- DDNA members receive DDNA News Network, the association's quarterly newsletter. Features include articles on the activities of the association and its members, a report from the president, news from the regional networks, and articles of interest to the DD nursing professional. Download a sample newsletter (PDF).
- DDNA members are eligible for reduced fees in certification application, testing, and certification renewal.
- DDNA members are eligible for reduced registration fees for the association's annual conference. This spring meeting features educational programs focused on the practicing DD nurse.
- DDNA has an established core of active networks located throughout the United States. These nurse networks provide a local/regional venue for nurse members to meet and share knowledge particular to their area.
- DDNA members may nominate candidates and run for elected office in the association.
- DDNA represents the membership in national nursing groups and professional organizations.
The Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA) exists to provide opportunities for exploration of common issues and concerns, education, and professional recognition to those nurses involved in the lives of persons with developmental disabilities.
Click here to download the full mission statement.
- Promotion of the specialty so you are recognized by your colleagues, your employer, state nursing organizations, other professionals, and all of nursing
- A pathway to network, locally and nationally, with other knowledgeable, interested nurses serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
- An annual conference that produces top quality continuing education, as well as providing the forum to network with colleagues from a wide range of geographical and practice settings.
- A certification process for developmental disabilities nursing that recognizes the importance of the specialty and improves the quality of services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Enhances professional esteem through recognition of the specialty. Joining your specialty nursing organization is the first step in becoming identified with the professional nursing community.
- Coordination of reference and resource information critical to DD nursing practice. Nurses organized for a common purpose effect change and enhance the level of developmental disabilities nursing practice nationwide.
In addition to accepting responsibility for developing expertise in developmental disabilities nursing practice through self development and continuing education, DDNA members adhere to a set of ethical guidelines. Click here to download DDNA's ethical guidelines.
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