Membership Information and Application
Member Benefits
- Provide a center for communication among members.
- Develop strategies for promulgating group concerns to other individuals, institutions and communities.
- Assist members in professional development.
- Develop, initiate and sponsor continuing education activities.
- Encourage and support research efforts among members.
- Support Black consumer advocacy issues.
- Act and speak on health-related issues of legislation, government programs, and community activities.
- Encourage networking and guidance in employment and recruitment activities.
- Public speaking and presentation opportunities.
Renewing members may also mail checks
Pay to the Order of ABNF to:
ABNF Treasurer
4952 Clarendon Terrace
Frederick, MD 21703
Membership Categories
Registered nurses with a minimum of an earned baccalaureate degree in nursing; who have an active license to practice in at least one of the United States, its possessions, or territories, or teaching nursing outside the United States, its possessions or territories; and who are currently holding an academic appointment in a school or college of nursing, other academic appointment, in a position as a nurse educator in a hospital or community health care setting, or in another health educator role; or retired.
Registered nurses with an earned associate degree in nursing; who have an active license to practice in at least one of the United States, its possessions, or territories or outside the United States, its possessions or territories; and who may hold a position as a nurse educator in a hospital or community healthcare setting, in another health educator role; or retired.
Professionals who have made noteworthy contributions to nursing, healthcare and/or the Association.
Enrolled in a school of nursing and are certified by their advisor or school official as being enrolled.
Online Membership Application
Complete the online application whether you are submitting the membership fee online or by check. Most sections will require information. If specific information does not apply to you, type N/A.
Paper Membership
Application
Download the application, complete the form, and submit with payment to:
ABNF Treasurer
4952 Clarendon Ter
Frederick, MD 21703