organization and its significance to nurses in the specialty areA
Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing.
Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your
specialty area, or a specialty area in which you are interested. In a
750-1,000 word paper, provide a detailed overview the organization and
its advantages for members. Include the following:
- Describe the organization and its significance to nurses in
the specialty area. Include its purpose, mission, and vision.
Describe the overall benefits, or “perks,” of being a
member. - Explain why it is important for a nurse in this
specialty field to network. Discuss how this organization creates
networking opportunities for nurses. - Discuss how the
organization keeps its members informed of health care changes and
changes to practice that affect the specialty area. - Discuss opportunities for continuing education and
professional development.
