Regular Membership:
Open to CNSs recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Any registered nurse
who is practicing as a CNS and is employed by the United States Government or
any bureau, division or agency thereof, who would otherwise be eligible for
recognition by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing is eligible for regular membership
with approval of the Board of Directors. Regular members shall pay dues, vote,
hold elected/appointed office, and serve on committees.
Associate Membership:
Any Advanced practice nurse or
any registered nurse who is educationally prepared for the CNS
role but has not been recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Any
APRN. Associate
members shall pay dues, have a voice, and serve as committee members. Associate
members may not vote or serve as elected officers of the OACNS.
Student Membership:
Open to any registered nurse enrolled in a graduate program pursuing CNS
studies. Student members shall pay reduced dues, have a voice, and serve as
committee members. They may not vote or serve as elected officers of the OACNS.
The fiscal year begins Jan 1 and ends Dec 31 of the following year
(Membership dues are paid annually, the same time of year for everyone.)
