Introduction
Nursing Institution Membership is available to nursing and healthcare organizations, including healthcare systems, universities and other educational institutions, nursing membership organizations, and research centers.
Through this membership, institutions engage directly in the advancement of assessment-driven, diagnosis-centered clinical reasoning and standardized nursing language. Institutional members support the use of a comprehensive, holistic patient assessment based on a nursing framework, the integration of nursing diagnoses, patient goals and outcomes, and nursing actions across education, practice, research, and digital systems.
Each Institutional Membership includes five Professional Memberships. These are designated individuals identified by the organization who receive full Professional Member benefits, including voting rights and eligibility to serve in governance roles.
This structure ensures that institutional engagement translates into active professional participation.
Highlights Include
- Five Professional Memberships (voting members) designated by the Nursing Institution
- Access to the digital version of NANDA Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions & Classification for these five members
- One INKA Conference registration (assigned to one of the five designated members, as designated by the Institution)
- Sponsorship booth at the INKA international conference (for the organization)
- 25% discount on additional Regular Professional Memberships for members in the same organization for the next two years
- Access to member resources supporting education, research, and implementation
- Participation in Global Network Groups and committees through designated members
Important Membership Structure
- The Institutional Membership includes five Professional Memberships total.
- The complimentary conference registration must be assigned to one of the five designated members.
- The sponsorship booth is reserved for the organization itself and may not be assigned to an individual member.
At the time of enrollment, the organization must provide:
- The names and email addresses of the five individuals receiving Professional Memberships
- Identification of which designated member will receive the complimentary conference registration
INKA staff will also confirm whether the organization intends to utilize the conference sponsorship booth.
Governance & Representation
Each of the five designated Professional Members – and any additional paid Professional Members – receive full voting rights and may:
- Vote in INKA business meetings
- Vote on bylaws
- Vote for officers and committee chairs
- Serve on committees
- Run for office or serve on the Board of Directors
- Serve as Global Network Group Coordinators
Institutional Membership strengthens both organizational engagement and professional leadership within INKA.
Membership Duration
Nursing Institution Membership is a two-year membership term.
Membership fees follow INKA’s three-tier pricing structure aligned with World Bank national income classifications. Final pricing is determined during checkout based on country category.
Suggested Next Step
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