NRS430 Importance of professional associations in nursing
NRS430 Importance of professional associations in nursing
NRS430 Importance of professional associations in nursing
NRS430 Professional Dynamics
Week 5 Assignment
Professional Association Membership
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.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located
in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the
directions in the Student Success Center.