Homework: 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 to 1,000 words 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.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.