NYSMRDDNA
MR/DD Nurses Association, Inc.

• Be part of a supportive network for nurses interested in the MR/DD nursing specialty.
• Participate in zone and state level meetings to help determine the direction of the association.
• Promote MR/DD nursing as a specialty.
• Increase public awareness of MR/DD nursing.
• Vote in association elections.
  

• Three issues of the MR/DD Nurses Association Newsletter and other informative mailings.
• Complimentary copy of the Membership Directory upon request.
• Reduced registration fee for members at the annual state conference.
• Ongoing meetings, educational programs and networking opportunities.
• As a member, you have the opportunity to participate in the development, planning and execution of both zone and statewide meetings, educational programs and other activities.
  

Our association participates in the New York State Nurses Association's Nursing Organizations Liaison Forum (N.O.L.F.)

The association is a network of DDNA (The Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association)-a national organization of DD nurses.

Gain Experience and Leadership Skills

• Write for publication in the newsletter.
• Plan a zone or state level meeting and/or educational program.
• Hold a zone or state level elected or appointed office.
• Serve on a state level committee or executive board.

The elected offices of the association include that of president, president elect, recording secretary, corresponding secretary and treasurer. An election of officers occurs annually along with a statewide conference and membership meeting.

The association established zones (see zone map) to facilitate and encourage local participation. Each zone determines its own structure based on the needs and interests of members. Zones elect officers or chairpersons, and appoint representatives to the association's executive board. They conduct meetings and educational programs for professional development and to foster networking among MR/DD nurses. A percentage of each member's annual dues is returned to zones to help fund activities.

The association's executive board consists of the elected officers, standing committee chairpersons, zone presidents/chairpersons, zone treasurers and zone representatives. The executive board addresses the regular business of the association and meets at least three times per year.

The standing committees of the association include: website, nominating, educational program development, newsletter, and membership committees. A special committee is convened every five years to review the bylaws.

Association management services are provided by R&R Healthcare Consultants. The office is located in Hannawa Falls, NY.

Full or Associate Membership

Full membership is open to all registered professional and licensed practical nurses. Associate, non-voting membership is open to full time RN or LPN students who are not employed and inactive nurses (retired or unemployed). Members come from all corners of the state and a variety of settings within the MR/DD specialty including:

• Community Residences
• Intermediate Care Facilities
• IRAs
• Day Treatment
• Day Habilitation
• Workshops
• Family Care
• Private Clinics

• School Nursing
• Camp Nursing
• Educational Settings
• Quality Assurance
• Staff Development
• Infection Control Administration
• Research

$40 Full Membership
$15 Associate Membership*

* Associate members are full time RN or LPN students who are not employed and inactive nurses (retired or unemployed). Associate members are non-voting.