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.
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