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Why Join INAI?

Nursing organizations help complete the circle between clinical practice and the outside factors that influence nursing. INAI presents a forum for nurses of Indian heritage to benefit your clinical skills, professional development, and networking opportunities in Chicago, Illinois.

 

Professional Development

  • Free CE courses
  • Access to courses and educational events from NAINA and INAI
  • Various volunteer and leadership opportunities
  • Development of student nurses through Discounted membership
  • Opportunities to network and attend conferences from NAINA and INAI
  • Staying up to date with current trends, policy changes and innovations in healthcare

Scholarships and Grants

  • INAI offers a variety of funding to meet the needs of nurses of Indian heritages around the world in areas of education, career development and leadership funding.
  • Provides opportunities to access scholarship through NAINA

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Members of INAI are invited to participate in several different volunteer capacities, as members of committees and task forces. Participation on a task force or committee is a great way to contribute to INAI as well as to get to know other important leaders within the organization.
  • INAI also invites its members to participate in various philanthropic activities thereby providing opportunities to give back to community.

PERKS OF YOUR INAI MEMBERSHIP

Professional Development

  • Free CE courses
  • Access to courses and educational events from NAINA and INAI
  • Various volunteer and leadership opportunities
  • Development of student nurses through Discounted membership
  • Opportunities to network and attend conferences from NAINA and INAI
  • Staying up to date with current trends, policy changes and innovations in healthcare

Scholarship & Grants

  • INAI offers a variety of funding to meet the needs of nurses of Indian heritages around the world in areas of education, career development and leadership funding.
  • Provides opportunities to access scholarship through NAINA

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Members of INAI are invited to participate in several different volunteer capacities, as members of committees and task forces. Participation on a task force or committee is a great way to contribute to INAI as well as to get to know other important leaders within the organization.
  • INAI also invites its members to participate in various philanthropic activities thereby providing opportunities to give back to community.

BIENNIAL & 10 YEARS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

Qualifications for Biennial & 10 Years Premium Individual Membership:
Registered professional nurse of Indian origin or heritage.
Must have current RN license in any states or territories of USA.
Must be of good professional standing (not barred or suspended license).
Member must agree with the mission and comply with the rules and bylaws set by Indian Nurses Association of Illinois (INAI).

2 YEARS MEMBERSHIP

$ 50
2 Years
  • Upgrade to Life Membership anytime with prorated payment option
  • Professional Networking
  • Leadership Development
  • Professional and Scholarly Development
  • Research Interest Group
  • Educational Webinars with ANCC Accredited Contact Hours
  • Mentor/Mentee Opportunities
  • Access Member-only sections at Website

10 YEARS MEMBERSHIP

$ 200
10 Years
  • Tuition discount for nursing programs from our Academic Partners
  • Professional Networking
  • Leadership Development
  • Professional and Scholarly Development
  • Research Interest Group
  • Educational Webinars with ANCC Accredited Contact Hours
  • Mentor/Mentee Opportunities
  • Access Member-only sections at Website
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STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

Qualification for Student Membership shall be:
Basic nursing student of Indian origin or heritage.
Not employed as a professional nurse currently.
Member must agree with the mission and comply with the rules and bylaws set by Indian Nurses Association of Illinois (INAI).
Applicants must provide a copy of current student ID Card.

Qualified members from the states of Texas, who are enrolled in a basic nursing education program may become a member of Indian Nurses Association of Illinois (INAI) as a student member by paying student Membership fee. Student members do not hold offices or participate in decision-making process and do not have voting privileges, but may enjoy all other benefits of Indian Nurses Association of Illinois  (INAI) membership as a member by paying Student Membership fee.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

$ 25
2 years
  • Upgrade to Annual/Life Membership when eligible with prorated payment option
  • Professional Networking
  • Leadership Development
  • Professional and Scholarly Development
  • Research Interest Group
  • Educational Webinars with ANCC Accredited Contact Hours
  • Mentor/Mentee Opportunities
  • Access Member-only sections at Website

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

$ 50
2 Years
  • Qualification for Affiliate Membership shall be:
  • Affiliate membership will be extended to individuals irrespective of Indian origin or heritage if they share the mission, vision, and values of INAI to include but not be limited to Registered Professional Nurses, nursing students, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) and other healthcare professionals. The affiliate members do not hold offices or participate in decision making process and do not have voting privileges but may enjoy all other benefits of INAI membership as a member by paying Affiliate Membership fee.