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!)
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