FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: I am receiving too many email notifications from IFNA. How can I opt out of some or all of these notifications?
A: Within your Member Profile, you can adjust the settings for notifications in the “Notifications” tab. You can opt to receive notifications only for certain events (such a friend requests or group updates), or you can opt out of all of the notifications.
Click Here for instructions on adjusting the Notifications settings for your member profile.

Q: I received a request for “friendship” from an IFNA member. What does this mean?
A: The IFNA website uses BuddyPress, a social networking platform within WordPress. WordPress is a free and open source blogging and publishing platform that the International Family Nursing Association uses as a template for the association’s website.  WordPress enables members to interact, start conversations, and share content related to the mission and vision of IFNA. Using BuddyPress requires members to register on the website using a valid email address. To prevent unwanted messages and to minimize “spam”, members must request and acknowledge “friendship” in order to communicate on the site (similar to Facebook).
Click Herefor instructions on responding to friendship requests.

Q: How can I use the social networking features on the IFNA website?
A: You can access the social network by clicking “My Account” on the black bar across the top of the website, or by clicking on “Social Network” under the Membership tab.
Click Here for instructions on the social networking tools on the IFNA website.

Q: How do I access and edit my profile?
A: Select “My Account” from the black menu bar across the top of the webpage. Select “Profile”, then “Edit Profile”. Make sure you save the changes before you leave the page.
Click Here for step-by-step instructions for accessing and editng your profile.

Q: How do I add a photo to my profile?
A: Follow the steps above to access your profile. Click on “Change Avatar”. You will be prompted to upload an image file from your computer (JPG, GIP, or PNG format). After you upload the  image, be sure to crop the image so that it fits in the space available.
Click Here for step-by-step instructions for uploading a photo (“avatar”) to your social network profile.