Nursing History

History provides current nurses with the same intellectual and political tools that determined nursing pioneers applied to shape nursing values and beliefs to the social context of their times. Nursing history is not an ornament to be displayed on anniversary days, nor does it consist of only happy stories to be recalled and retold on special occasions. Nursing history is a vivid testimony, meant to incite, instruct and inspire today's nurses as they bravely trod the winding path of a reinvented health care system.

To find out about these nursing pioneers and their efforts, join the American Association for the History of Nursing.

Membership Information

Becoming a member of AAHN provides you with a spectrum of opportunities to both enrich your professional life and contribute to the field of nursing history. Members receive a discounted rate for the annual meeting and purchasing items from the Shop. Membership includes the annual journal, The Nursing History Review (now also available online) and the semi-annual, AAHN Bulletin . At the annual meeting members have the opportunity to meet and discuss historical interests with other nursing history researchers.

Regular Member – Individuals interested in the purposes and work of the association. Membership includes full voting privileges, all newsletters and notices, right to hold office and/or serve on committees and inclusion in searchable online Membership Directory. – Dues $150.00

Student – Full-time students with an interest in the purposes and work of the association. Membership includes all newsletters and notices, and inclusion in searchable online Membership Directory. – Dues $75.00

Retired Members – Individuals who have been members of the Association and have retired from professional employment. Membership includes, all newsletters and notices, and inclusion in online searchable Membership Directory – Dues $75.00

Supporting Member – Individuals interested in the purposes and work of the association. Membership includes, full voting privileges, all newsletters and notices, right to hold office and/or serve on committees and inclusion in searchable online Membership Directory. – Dues $250.00

Agency Member – Agencies, organizations, or corporations, with an interest in the purposes and work of the association. Membership includes all newsletters and notices and inclusion in online searchable Membership Directory. – Dues $150.00

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