Who We Are & What We Do For You

ONA is about moving forward.  We move you forward in your profession and career by supplying the resources for you to be the up-to-date, modern and connected nurse of today. We move all nurses forward through our advocacy work, as ONA is the only organization in Ohio that actively advocates for all the state’s nurses.  Without our work with Ohio General Assembly, Ohio Board of Nursing, employers and other healthcare organizations, there would not be many of the advances in nursing and healthcare in Ohio that there is today.

I joined the ONA because it is the top professional organization for nursing. ONA gives me access to the best resources to make me a competent nurse and practice effective patient advocacy. ONA means action, protection, advocacy, power and networking.
~Sarah Strohminger

Why Join?

  1. The real-time nursing practice updates members receive allow them to be prepared for any changes affecting their job.
  2. The legislative updates give members an idea of what’s coming down the pike, and how they can advocate for/against an issue that affects them.
  3. ONAConnect allows members to engage with other nurses across the state, allowing an easy exchange of ideas, advice and experiences.
  4. ONA members have access to the Ohio Nurses Review – the members-only print publication.
  5. The continuing education opportunities that go beyond typical nursing education, making ONA members the go-to, well-rounded nurse.  Our members know how to interact with their legislators, deal with a workplace bully, recognize a possible victim of human trafficking and much, much more.  Also included within membership is an independent study that satisfies the Category A, Law & Rules license requirement.
  6. Joining ONA collective bargaining also includes membership to national union affiliate, AFT.

Membership

2024 (Collective Bargaining) Standard Member

2024 Associate, Retired, and Student Member

Please email membership@ohnurses.org for additional questions. 

Member Rewards & Benefits

Multiple memberships for one price means lots of rewards and benefits for our members.

Discounts and Privileges

  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Insurance programs

Professional Development Tools, including:

  • Continuing education, both in person and online, at a discounted member price
  • Free Publications, including:
    • Subscription to the Ohio Nurses Review
    • Email newsletters, such as Member Updates

ONA union members receive even more benefits with their AFT membership.

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