Membership benefits include following:

• Membership to SAINA makes you a member of the National American Indian Nurses Association (NAINA) also.
• Meet with other nurses of Indian descent at professional and cultural events.
• Connect with fellow advanced practice nurses through SAINA’s recently formed APRN Forum.
• Professional and leadership development: Participate in the governance of the association. Hold positions of leadership in local and national committees and subcommittees.
• Be represented by SAINA & NAINA, at other local, state, national and international organizations
• Find a mentor or be a mentor!
• Receive discounts on events and educational opportunities: A 10%-15% discount for SAINA/NAINA members and family members to Grand Canyon, Walden,  and up to 30% for Chamberlain University
• Have FREE member-only access to RIghtNOW media: A member only site for leadership, professional and spiritual development ($200 Value)
• Participate in annual fundraisers to generate funds for the community.
• Scholarship: NAINA grants a $300.00 scholarship to an eligible undergraduate or associate degree nursing student of Indian heritage from the United States, and $500 for research. SAINA grants several $500 to $1000 scholarship for eligible members.
• Volunteer for health events in the community.
• Free CE: ANCC accredited free CE credits for APRN and RN.
• Career development: Coaching and mentorship by the Governing board of SAINA.
• Discounts from our partner businesses: Local business discounts.
• Fun activities for the family: Participate in cultural nights, talent shows, and family picnic with other local organizations.
• Newsletter:  A free subscription to our newsletter which will keep you informed of chapter events and other nursing-related topics.
• Representation: SAINA and NAINA will be the official voice for Indian nurse in America for professional nursing issues and concerns.
• Addressing local priorities: Providing need based programs for South Asian Communities.
• Nomination in local, regional and state level awards for members only.
• Reference for Job and school by the executive board of SAINA.
• Coverage in social media and various news outlets.
• Doctoral advisory help for DNP/Ph.D students.
• Scholarly articles in peer reviewed journals.
• 35% off Springer publishing.
• 15% off CNEA
• 25% off Wild Iris.
• and Many more benefits.......

SAINA (San Antonio Indian Nurses Association)

9926 Ramblin River Road.

San Antonio Texas 78251

www.sainausa.com

sainausa@sainausa.com

Executive Board Members

President                                       - Regina Karakkatt

Executive VP/ President-Elect       - Preeti Khanna

Vice-president                                - Ven Mallina

Secretary                                       - Roshni Phillip

Treasurer                                       - Jai Thomas