

VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF GHANAIAN NURSES
VAGHAN
Benefits of being a member
Just a peek at how your membership makes a difference
PRIVILEGE OF REPRESENTATION:
Your membership makes you a VAGHAN along with the large number of Ghanaian American nurses in the United States. Furthermore, you are represented in various professional organizations, government agencies, community groups and other partnerships.
NETWORKING:
Opportunities for networking with experts in your own field of specialty when participating in our professional activities at the community, local, state national and international level.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Discounted fees to educational programs with our Nursing College partners. VAGHAN will provide local quarterly continuing education for free.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT:
VAGHAN offers various opportunities to develop your leadership skills.
GIVING BACK TO GHANA:
Opportunity to participate in health care missions sponsored by VAGHAN and Ghana Nursing & Health Center to share expertise with our counterparts in Ghana.
COMMITMENT TO GHANAIAN AMERICAN NURSES:
We advocate for issues affecting Ghanaian American nurses in the workplace.
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
To advance causes of Ghanaian American nurses and to support issues of common interest.
COMMITMENT TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY:
We participate in local health fairs, Ghanaian community events, volunteer at Church, local homeless shelters and other events as requested.