American Association Of Managed Care Nurses Visions And Mission
Vision Statement
The vision of the AAMCN is to be an interrelated member of the managed care delivery team and systems for positive healthcare outcomes.
Mission Statement
“Our mission is to be recognized as the expert and resource in managed care nursing; to establish standards for managed care nursing practice; to positively impact public policy regarding managed healthcare delivery and to assist in educating the public on managed care.”
Member Benefits
Among the many benefits that come with being a member of the American Association of Managed Care Nurses are the following:
- You will have access to fee online CEUs, CEUs, or Containing Education Units, are necessary if you wish to maintain your licensure as a hospice and palliative care nurse. By being a member this will no longer be a problem.
- As networking is one of the best ways to advance your career, the association provides a number of networking opportunities:
- You will have the opportunity to meet other nurse executives in the industry through interactive email discussions
- You will have the opportunity to meet other nurse executives in the industry through member-only interactive forums
- You will have the opportunity to meet other nurse executives in the industry through the association’s Linked In and Facebook network
- You will have the opportunity to meet other nurse executives in the industry through committees
- You will have the opportunity to meet other nurse executives in the industry through conferences and webinars
- You will have the opportunity to meet other nurse executives in the industry through the mentor program
- You will also be eligible to receive free subscriptions to:
- The AAMCN eNewsletters
- The AAMCN eUpdate
- Nurses’ Notes
- The Journal of Managed Care Medicine (JMCM)
- Managed Care eNews
- The Association offers spring and Fall Managed Care Forums at which members will be eligible for registration discounts for all attendees and exhibitors
- In fact, you will, essentially, receive discounts on all AAMCN products and publications
- The Mentor Program has been put in place by the association specifically to ensure that new members who are only just becoming familiar with palliative care nursing have access to the skills and knowledge on offer by more experience individuals in the field
- The Care and Outcomes Management Guidelines are available free to members of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
- Because it is a well known fact that certification increases your chances of finding employment significantly, the association offers preparation for the ABMCN’s Certification in Managed Care Nursing (CMCN) exam. If you purchase the AAMCN home study preparatory course, which is available at a discount to members, you will be properly prepared and you will earn 15 CEUs upon completion.
- The Career Center that can be accessed through the association’s website offers the chance to read job listings and post your own resume as well as to engage in career counseling from health care professionals. All of this is aimed at helping you find the most suitable job in palliative care for you.
- If you serve on a committee, write articles for AAMCN publications, speak at association programs, become a Mentor, or earn the annual Managed Care Nurse Leader of the Year award you will show potential future employers that you have what it takes to be a leader in the industry
- You will also have access to our affiliate, NAMCP’s resources which include:
- Medical Directors Resource Centers
- Access to Health Records
- Because the association is focused on further education for its members, you will, as a member, be able to complete education through:
- FREE online CEUs
- Attending a conference or webinar
- Learn from other nurses through the Mentor Program
- Order the CMCN home study preparatory course
- Network with nurses who have similar interests through member-only forums and groups
- Utilize our affiliate, NAMCP’s therapeutic resource centers and health records
- Reading association publications
- Last, but not least, the organization strives to ensure that the services it offers are uniquely tailored to meet your specific needs.
There is also an opportunity for your company to become a corporate member of the association. There are four levels of corporate membership available. If you select Platinum Membership, which will cost you $5,000, you will receive recognition on the AAMCN Website which will include your Logo as well as a description of your company and a link to your site. In addition you will receive quarterly recognition in the Nurses’ Notes publication and a discounted member rate on spring or Fall forum exhibit rates. Corporate members at platinum level are eligible for 15% off of advertising in the Nurses’ Notes or Journal of Managed Care Medicine, a complimentary, half page advertisement in Nurses’ Notes, recognition at the NAMCP Spring or Fall Managed Care Forum, sponsorship of AAMCN monthly e‐newsletter for six months per year, and a complimentary, one-page, four-color advertisement in Journal of Managed Care Medicine. Last, but not least, you will receive five complimentary individual memberships, complimentary subscriptions to Nurses’ Notes, the Journal of Managed Care Medicine, the Managed Care eNews and the Genomics, Biotech and Emerging Medical Technologies eNews, and approval to join AAMCN’s Member only LinkedIn™ group.
Gold Corporate Members, who pay $2,500, also receive recognition on the AAMCN Website in the same way as platinum members and they too will have quarterly recognition in Nurses’ Notes. Other benefits include a discounted member rate on Spring or Fall Forum Exhibit Rates, 10% off of advertising in the Nurses’ Notes or Journal of Managed Care Medicine, recognition at the NAMCP Spring or Fall Managed Care Forum, sponsorship of AAMCN monthly e‐newsletter for two months per year, five Complimentary Individual memberships, complimentary subscriptions to Nurses’ Notes, the Journal of Managed Care Medicine, the Managed Care eNews and the Genomics, Biotech and Emerging Medical Technologies eNews, and approval to join AAMCN’s Member only LinkedIn™ group. Gold membership is very similar to platinum membership, but at half the price.
Silver members only pay $1,000, but their benefits are, according to the website, more limited:
- Recognition on the AAMCN Website, including Logo, description and link
- Quarterly Recognition in Nurses’ Notes
- Discounted member rate on Spring or Fall Forum Exhibit Rates
- 5% off of advertising in the Nurses’ Notes or Journal of Managed Care Medicine
- Sponsorship of AAMCN monthly e‐newsletter for one month per year
- Three Complimentary Individual memberships
- Complimentary subscriptions to Nurses’ Notes, the Journal of Managed Care Medicine, the Managed Care eNews and the Genomics, Biotech and Emerging Medical Technologies eNews
- Approval to join AAMCN’s Member only LinkedIn™ group
Corporations can also join as Bronze Members at a fee of $500 which will buy them recognition on the AAMCN Website, including Logo, description and link, quarterly Recognition in Nurses’ Notes, three Complimentary Individual memberships, complimentary subscriptions to Nurses’ Notes, the Journal of Managed Care Medicine, the Managed Care eNews and the Genomics, Biotech and Emerging Medical Technologies eNews, and approval to join AAMCN’s Member only LinkedIn™ group. All membership types are quite similar, and the final choice that you make will essentially depend on the size and aims of your organization.
Professionals in managed care will find their carer opportunities to be greatly enhanced should they choose to join this association. This is because future employers are extremely interested in seeing what you have done for the profession outside of your compulsory studies and job roles. The more dedication you show to the field, the more attractive you are as a potential employee. In some specific cases you may even find that membership with a professional organization is a compulsory job application criterion. There are far more pros than cons to joining the AAMCN as a healthcare professional.
If you would like to find out more about this organization, the information provided below can be used as a guideline:
AAMCN Contact Information
4435 Waterfront Drive, Suite 101
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone: (804) 747-9698
Fax: (804) 747-5316
Web address: www.aamcn.org
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday – 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM
The following individuals should be contacted for the following reasons:
- Membership Questions/Concerns: Jennifer Turner
- Group Rates/Information: Jennifer Turner
- Home Study/Post-Test Questions: Jennifer Turner
- Nurses’ Notes Articles/Advertising: Jennifer Turner
- CMCN Exam/Renewal Questions: Katie Eads
- JMCM Articles: Jeremy Williams
- Conference Exhibit Interest: Jennifer Turner
- Exhibit Hall Assignments: Sloane Reed
- Receipts/Financial Inquiries: Rene Enders
- Online CEUs: Katie Eads
- Hotel Reservations: Katie Eads
- JMCM Advertising: Sloane Reed
- Career Center Job Posts: Sloane Reed
- Mentoring Request: Jennifer Turner
- Conference Registration/Information: ALL
- Corporate Membership/Partnership Opportunities: Jennifer Turner
- Managed Care eNews/GBEMTI eNews: Jeremy Williams
- Speaker Information: Katie Eads
You can also fill out the contact form which can be found by visiting http://www.aamcn.org/general/?type=CONTACT.
