Benefits to Members
Access to effective communication, consultation and networking
The College website http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz provides information on access and special membership rates to conferences and seminars, workshops and continuing education programmes in your region
The latest information on practice, education and research
Subscription to the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, and College newsletters; Notification of Monographs and occasional publications; Access to research information, grants and scholarships
A professional and ethical base for practice
A copy of the published Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nursing in Aotearoa New Zealand; Access to benchmarking and evidenced based practice information
Professional identity, recognition and autonomy
A common purpose, set of goals and professional interests with others; Recognition of practice, commitment and contribution through Fellowship; Membership and Fellowship investiture and access to the annual Oration
Professional support and security with highly competitive premiums
Access to legal advice and expenses through the Health Professionals Insurance Plan*; on-going professional support from your colleagues and College networks
Opportunities for partnership and collaboration
Involvement and participation with colleagues, consumers and carers; benefits of affiliation and partnership with other organisations; involvement, collaboration and consultation with key government and nongovernment organisations and peak sector bodies in the future of mental health care.
Collective opportunity and voice
International infrastructure and links to overseas mental health nursing networks; a professional voice within the politics of health care
Membership forms and related applications