Elizabeth Kirk Health Trust Fund
Health Expense Relief for Nurses
$$$ Reimbursement
Thanks to the generous donation of the late Elizabeth Kirk a private duty nurse and CNA Member, the Connecticut Nurses' Association is able to support members with out-of-pocket health care costs.
Eligible Members Receive:
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Reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses
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CNA members: Eligible for 50% reimbursement of out-of-pocket medical costs, up to $1,000 annually
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A confidential application process—members are encouraged to apply
For details, view the Criteria & Application, or contact CNA at 203-238-1207
CNA + ANA Membership Benefits
$$$ Discounts
When you join the Connecticut Nurses Association, you automatically become a member of the American Nurses Association (ANA).
This includes access to discounts and savings on:
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Travel
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Event tickets
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Fitness memberships
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Professional Liability Insurance
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ANCC Specialty Certification Exams
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Tuition Discounts on accredidated BSN, MSN and DNP programs
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50% savings on monthly live Navigate Nursing webinars
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Homes For Heroes home buyer savings Save $3,000 on average
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And more
Your Voice, Amplified
Leadership & Advocacy
Shape the future of nursing at every level
Leadership Opportunities:
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Serve on committees and boards at the local, state, and national levels
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Participate in member surveys guiding CNA and ANA priorities
Advocacy & Representation:
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Protection of Connecticut’s Nursing Practice Act
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Grassroots advocacy with elected officials
State & Federal lobbying on:
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Safe staffing
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Nursing workforce development
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Scope of practice
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Access to care
Representation within major state & federal branches & agencies:
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CT Legislature
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CT Governor's Office
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CT Departments of Health, Education, Early Childhood, Etc.
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The White House
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Department of Health and Human Services
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Department of Labor
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Environmental Protection Agency
Media – State & National Presence (e.g. The Advocate, New Haven Register, Hartford Times, CT Mirror, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, NPR, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and more!)
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Grow Your Career
Professional Developmnet
Advance your education, credentials, and leadership skills—often at a significant savings.
Professional Development Benefits:
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Extensive online continuing education library (free or discounted)
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ANCC Certification Discounts
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Save $85 on initial certification
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Save $95 on recertification
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Member-only tuition discounts for BSN, MSN, and DNP programs
Free subscriptions (a $50+ value):
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The American Nurse
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American Nurse Today
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Online Journal of Issues in Nursing
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SmartBrief
50% savings on live Navigate Nursing webinars
Leadership development through ANA’s Leadership Institute
Access to job opportunities through Career Centers