About The Massachusetts Nurses Association
The Massachusetts Nurses Association, MNA as it is frequently called, is a professional organization that exists to advocate for the needs and rights of nurses based in Massachusetts and to provide these individuals with a number of opportunities in education, career advancement, and personal development. In addition to improving the situation of its members, the organization also aims to improve health care services for all of its clients as well. This is done through a devotion to improving the standards of health care in general by educating nurses and improving nursing practice across the state.
According to their website the Massachusetts Nurses Association’s purpose is as follows:
- “Work for improvement and availability of health care services for all people.
- Foster high standards of nursing practice, education and research.
- Promote the health and safety of nurses.
- Act and speak for registered nurses in Massachusetts.
- Foster involvement by RNs in the political process to shape sound health policies”.
Membership
According to its website, the following structures apply in terms of membership in the Massachusetts Nurses Association:
“The membership structure of the MNA varies to meet the changing needs of the growing nursing community and healthcare culture”. Most members fall into one of the following categories:
- Bargaining Unit Members: This is for nurses and health care professionals in a bargaining unit.
- Non-Bargaining Unit Members: This is for full Non-Labor Membership for those registered nurses who wish to join the MNA and are not in a MNA collective bargaining unit.
- Associate Member Non-Labor: This is for associate Non-Labor Membership for any registered nurse who is not covered by an MNA collective bargaining agreement. This is the non-voting member option.
- Full Non-Labor Membership: This is for those registered nurses who wish to join the MNA and are not in a MNA collective bargaining unit.
- Associate Non-Labor Membership: This is for any registered nurse who is not covered by an MNA collective bargaining agreement. This is the non-voting member option.
Retirees, students, new graduates, disabled nurses and nurses on leaves of absence have access to special membership programs.
According to their website: “The annual rate of dues shall be equal to two times the base hourly rate which shall not be less than the minimum rate set by the average of all step one hourly rates (x2) of all MNA collective bargaining scales in effect as of January 1st of the applicable year and not greater than the maximum rate set by the average of all step seven hourly rates (x2) of all MNA collective bargaining scales in effect as of January 1st of the applicable year. Such minimum and maximum rates shall not be less than the prior year and shall take effect as of July 1st of the applicable year”.
However there are situations in which you may be eligible for a reduced rate. If you are a health professional labor program member or a limited hours labor program member you will only pay 75% of the annual dues. If, however, you are a Registered Nurse who is not an MNA labor program member, you will pay 100% of the annual dues. If you are a nurse who is not employed, a registered nurse student in full time study, a graduate of a nursing program (for the first two years of membership, if initiated within six months following graduation), or a member 62 years of age or over and not earning more than the Social Security System allows, you will only have to pay 50% of the annual dues to maintain membership. If you are Members who are 62 years of age or over and not employed or a member who is totally disabled you may only have to pay 25% of the annual dues payable.
As part of a strategic effort, the MNA procures monthly membership dues through Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT Direct) directly from member checking or credit card accounts. This is the preferred payment plan and there is no fee.
Contact Information
Call: MNA Membership Department at 800.882.2056
Email: membership@mnarn.org
Awards And Scholarships
The Massachusetts Nurses Association believes strongly in rewarding those nurses that show promise and excellence in their studies and in their work. As a result there are a number of scholarships and awards available through the Massachusetts Nurses Association.
- The Rosemary Smith Memorial Scholarship of $1500 (MNA members only)
- The School Nurse Scholarships of $1,500
- The Unit 7 RN Pursuing Higher Education of $1,000
- The Unit 7 HCP Pursuing Higher Education of $1,000
- The RC 5 Scholarship of $2,000 (MNA members only)
- The RC 5 Scholarship of $2,000 (MNA members only)
- The RC 5 Scholarship of $1,000 (MNA members only)
- The RC 4 Scholarship of $1,500 (MNA members only)
- The RC 3 Scholarship of $1,500 (MNA members only)
- The RC 3 Scholarship of $1,500 (MNA members only)
- The RC 3 Scholarship of $1,000 (MNA members only)
- The RC 2 Scholarship of $1,000 (MNA members only)
- The RC 2 Scholarship of $1,000 (MNA members only)
- The RC 1 Scholarship of $500 (MNA members only)
- The RC1 Scholarship of $1,000
- The Carol Vigeant Scholarship of $2,000 (MNA members only)
- The Kate Maker Scholarship of $2,500
- The Janet Dunphy of $2,000 (MNA members only)
- The Janet Dunphy of $2,000 (MNA members only)
- The Janet Dunphy – MNA RC 5 member pursuing Doctoral Degree (2) $2,000 (MNA members only)
- The Regional Council of $1,000 (MNA members only)
- The Faulkner Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Scholarship
- An entry level scholarship for students pursuing and AD or BS degree
- The Connie Moore Award is for RNs pursuing a BSN or MSN degree
If you would like to find out more about the scholarships offered by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, please take the time to visit http://www.massnurses.org/about-mna/mnf/scholarships. Note that the scholarship application deadlines for each year usually fall in the month of May. If you intend to apply you will need go to the website and complete the application form for the scholarship you are interested in before the closing date.
Employment Opportunities
There are a number of employment opportunities available within the Massachusetts Nurses Association. If you go to http://www.massnurses.org/about-mna/employment-opportunities you will be able to view all of the job opportunities currently available. For example, at the time of writing, the following two jobs were available:
Associate Director, Strategic Researcher, Labor Action Division
MNA (AA/EOE)
Excellent benefits: Salary commensurate with experience.
Send résumé to:
Shirley Thompson
sthompson@mnarn.org
Massachusetts Nurses Association
340 Turnpike Street
Canton 02021
Fax: 781.821.4445
www.massnurses.org
Grassroots Organizer/Community Outreach – Northeastern Massachusetts (Region 4) MNA (AA/EOE)
Excellent benefits: Salary commensurate with experience.
Send résumé to:
Shirley Thompson
sthompson@mnarn.org
Massachusetts Nurses Association
340 Turnpike Street
Canton 02021
Fax: 781.821.4445
www.massnurses.org
In order to find out more about these jobs and other opportunities within the Massachusetts Nurses Association you will need to visit the organization’s website.
Different Regions
The Massachusetts Nurses Association is split up into five different regions. If you would like to find out more about these different regions, please visit http://www.massnurses.org/about-mna/mna-regions. The below contact information will help you to get in touch with your region’s leaders.
Region 1 (Western Mass)
MNA Regional Council 1
241 King Street, Suite 226
Northampton, MA 01060
413.584.4607, fax: 413.584.8171
Email: region1@mnarn.org
Office Manager: Elizabeth Maynard
Region 2 (Central Mass)
MNA Regional Council 2
365 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA
508.756.5800, fax: 508.756.5804
Email: region2@mnarn.org
Office Manager: Carey Zimmerman
Region 3 (South Shore/Cape & Islands)
MNA Regional Council 3
60 Route 6A, Sandwich MA 02563
508.888.5774, fax: 508.888.5750
Email: region3@mnarn.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 1363, Sandwich MA 02563
Office Manager: Pat Conway
Region 4 (North Shore, Merrimack Valley)
MNA Regional Council 4
50 Salem Street, Building A
Lynnfield, MA 01940
781.584.8012, fax: 339.440.5830
region4@mnarn.org
Office Manager: Peggy O’Malley, RN
Region 5 (Greater Boston)
MNA Regional Council 5
MNA Headquarters
340 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
781.821.8255, fax: 781.821.8256
region5@mnarn.org
Chair: Fabiano Bueno
Office Manager: Harriett Duggan
Community Organizer: Brian Maloney
If you belong to a nursing association on a national level you already experience a number of excellent benefits. However, when you choose to join an organization at a local level as well, you will soon realize that your ability to affect change in a way that is directly applicable to you increases dramatically. Membership may also help your chances of finding a job within Massachusetts as potential employers often look for candidates that display a devotion to the job that goes beyond the bare minimum requirements. You will also be given a number of opportunities to improve your skill set.
If you would like to find out more about this association, please use the contact information provided below to do so:
Massachusetts Nurses Association
340 Turnpike Street
Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Phone: 781.821.4625
Fax: 781.821.4445
Directions to MNA
General information
E-mail MNAinfo@mnarn.org or call 781.821.4625.
Membership information
E-mail membership@mnarn.org or call 800.882.2056, x726
