What professional nursing organizations do you belong to, and are there any you would look to join as a PICU nurse?

"Since I graduated and entered the nursing workforce eight years ago, I have been a member of the ANA and I joined the AACN when I joined my current critical care unit three years ago. I've loved taking advantage of CME credits available through both organizations and last year I attended the AACN national conference and was able to network with many nurses throughout the country. I have a college classmate that is a PICU nurse that I talk with regularly and she highly recommended looking into the PedsCCM site if I were to be offered and accept this position, and I would look forward to doing so. Are there any other organizations or societies that you would recommend?"

To start, simply talk about the organizations that you do belong to and discuss any benefits that you've received from your membership over the years. This can and should include any educational or training opportunities you have received. Then, make sure to do your homework on organizations like the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine organization and the Society of Pediatric Nurses, and be sure to let your interviewers know that you are ready and willing to take advantage of being a member of those organizations.