Vision Mission Values - International Nurses Society on Addictions

The IntNSA membership is comprised of a diverse group of professionals practicing in many areas including:2010/2011Focus Area #3: Recruitment and Retention of MembersIntNSA will have in place a comprehensive marketing plan for recruitment and retention of members whichfocuses on representing all conceivable groups of nursing professionals who care for individuals, groups andpopulations impacted by substance use, abuse, and addictions. Outcomes are represented by specificbenchmarks for new members, current members, and special groups. Additionally, IntNSA will have in placeformal policies for clear and understandable fee structures and relationships with chapters and affiliates. General Hospital Detoxification unit Addictions specialty hospital/unit Substitution clinic Educational institution Community agency Private practice State/federal agencyFree-standing unitPage 5IntNSA’s membership has been stable over recent years. While we have experienced times with slight decreases in membership,the organization has a solid foundation from which to grow. IntNSA is poised to do so by using targeted messaging andoutreach.IntNSA currently has nine chapters across the United States. Members are encouraged to start chapters to bring nurses specializingin addictions together to carry out the organization’s mission at a local / regional level. Chapters can serve to educatemembers as well as the public. Chapters also promote networking and support. IntNSA’s visibility and membership growthare promoted by our Chapters. The Massachusetts Chapter of the <strong>International</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Society</strong> on Addictions, our newest chapter, was officially instatedin July 2011. The Chapter handbook was revised to help make the process for starting a chapter even easier. Incentives for membership have been added with the new rates for certification. (See Focus Area # 5).Future ActivitiesIntNSA will utilize the KBG approach in brainstorming ideas for growing our membership.Efforts are underway to encourage the development of Chapters outside the United States.IntNSA will increase marketing efforts for the Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) and CARN-Advanced Practice,given the recognized value of and demand for this specialty nursing certification within and outside the United States.