Your Experience and Perspective Make a Difference – Bring Your Expertise to AWHONN

As an LPN, LVN, birth worker, or surgical tech, your skills strengthen and broaden the of quality care in the pre- and perinatal journeys of birthing patients and their families. As we continue to prioritize welcoming new voices into our communities, we are excited to announce a new membership category we hope will serve as a foundation for building well-rounded care teams, resulting in exceptional outcomes for those in our charge.

The AWHONN associate member is a new category designed to emphasize the importance of your role in the childbirth field by providing you with a space to learn from and connect with those who face the same challenges, need to better understand your influence, and can join you in advocating for a unified approach to safety and standards.

Membership includes:

• AWHONN Express member newsletter
• Instant access to AWHONN journals (digital), Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing (JOGNN) and Nursing for Women’s Health
• Access to the HUB, AWHONN’s online community and app
• Member rewards and discounts
• AWHONN Staffing Standards Guidelines
• Free virtual learning content
• Membership in the local Section and Chapter
• Member pricing in the Online Learning Center

Get Member Deals: Take advantage of the rewards and discounts specifically curated for AWHONN members.

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Achieve Your Goals

AWHONN provides qualified members with opportunities to achieve their goals, both academic and professional, through financial scholarship opportunities, including dollars that go toward the AWHONN Convention attendance, the Virtual EBP program, POEP and NOEP, the Millennial Nurse, and new this year, the Synova Leadership Scholarship. Find out more.

Connect With Your Peers

Spend time with your fellow members during AWHONN events. Whether  in-person or virtual, knowing you have colleagues you can count on and learn from is one of the best things about belonging to AWHONN. Here’s how to get it on the fun! 

• Visit your local section and chapter.
• Download the AWHONN Online Community app, available in your favorite app store.
• Mark your calendar for the 2024 AWHONN Convention, June 7-11, in Phoenix
• Lace up your shoes and join us for the Annual Every Woman, Every Baby Virtual 5k, taking place twice a year during National Nurses Week and National Perinatal Nurses Week. 

Demonstrate Your Confidence 

AWHONN offers a collection of essential research, courses, publications, and resources for all members to reference.  Some highlights include: 

• AWHONN Staffing Standards (Updated in 2022)
• Respectful Maternal Care Implementation Toolkit
• Perinatal Bereavement Certificate Course and Resources

Check out more of our handpicked resources.

Join AWHONN Today

Join AWHONN as an Associate Member today for $168 for the year. Explore and compare our membership options.

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