Identify the professional organization related to your chosen specialization for this Assignment, and explain how you can become an active member of this organization.

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The professional organization related to the specialization of community health nursing is the American Public Health Association (APHA). APHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving public health through advocacy, education and research. It has an active membership composed of nurses and other healthcare professionals from all over the world who are committed to promoting healthier populations. In order to become an active member of APHA, one must first complete a membership application which requires providing personal information such as name, contact details and educational background etc. After submitting this application, it will be reviewed by the association’s Board of Directors and if approved, the applicant can then begin taking advantage of all available benefits including networking opportunities with other members at conferences or workshops as well as access to exclusive resources like online journals and discounts on continuing education courses.