Re: Topic 5 DQ 1 Professional nursing organizations support the field of nursing via professional development of lifelong learning and assistance and

enhancement of professional nursing practice (ANA 2010). Members of nursing organizations such as the ANA and the National League for nursing allow them to gain a broad focus of support in nursing and enhancing nurses knowledge in the field. On the other hand “the organizations like the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the Society of Pediatric Nurses, the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses among others are focused on disease processes (diabetes, renal, cardiac), healthcare settings (hospital, clinic, surgical), age (pediatric, geriatrics), or advanced practice (Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Executives, Nurse Educators” (Matthews, 2012). These nursing organizations help with professional development as part of the organization’s benefits. Being part of the organizations simply unite them with other nurses and helps them join together on a higher level. The nurses can unite on causes and their voice is heard on a state and national level (Matthews, 2012). Nurses must continue their education and achieve this by being part of the nursing organizations. In conclusion, nurses that are part of the nursing organizations help them network with others in their specialty, their voice is stronger collectively and enables them to stay up to date on evidence-based practice and changes.

References

American Nurses Association [ANA]. (2010). Nursing Professional Development: Scope and Standards of Practice. Silver Spring, Maryland: Nurses Books.org

Matthews, J.H. (2012). Role of professional organizations in advocating for the nursing profession. Retrieved from www.medscape.com/viewarticle/766817_print