Professional Nursing Organizations
Explain the value that professional nursing organizations have in networking and in the legislative process. Provide a rationale for your response.
Professional nursing organizations range from general, such as the ANA, which represents the nursing profession and the interests of its members, to specific, which are those that represent a certain specialty, such as the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Professional nursing organizations can help nurses stay current in the field of study or specialty, network with other nurses, as well as many other professional and personal benefits. According to Guerrieri (2010), “Belonging to a professional nursing organization brings increased professionalism, autonomy, and self-regulation …show more content…
These social networks provide opportunities for “rapid knowledge exchange and dissemination among many people” (ANA, 2011, p.3). By connecting with other nurses, members may get a chance to hear how others are handling the same issues. Organizations can also contribute to professional growth through networking at local and national meetings. Moreover, members can serve as officers or committee chairs, which will aid in the development of leadership skills (Guerrieri, 2010). Clearly, networking opportunities offered by many professional nursing organizations are invaluable and can help in many areas such as education, career development, and even give a sense of belonging and encouragement through interactions with other nurses (Guerrieri, 2010).
In addition to having a networking value, professional nursing organizations represent a public image of the nursing profession and its specialties. As such, the organization gains public’s trust in the profession and “the organization builds on this trust as it promotes awareness of public policy and advocates for patient welfare” (Guerrieri, 2010, p. 47). This also gives members opportunities to become more informed about health care policies and contribute to patient
Professional nursing organizations range from general, such as the ANA, which represents the nursing profession and the interests of its members, to specific, which are those that represent a certain specialty, such as the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Professional nursing organizations can help nurses stay current in the field of study or specialty, network with other nurses, as well as many other professional and personal benefits. According to Guerrieri (2010), “Belonging to a professional nursing organization brings increased professionalism, autonomy, and self-regulation …show more content…
These social networks provide opportunities for “rapid knowledge exchange and dissemination among many people” (ANA, 2011, p.3). By connecting with other nurses, members may get a chance to hear how others are handling the same issues. Organizations can also contribute to professional growth through networking at local and national meetings. Moreover, members can serve as officers or committee chairs, which will aid in the development of leadership skills (Guerrieri, 2010). Clearly, networking opportunities offered by many professional nursing organizations are invaluable and can help in many areas such as education, career development, and even give a sense of belonging and encouragement through interactions with other nurses (Guerrieri, 2010).
In addition to having a networking value, professional nursing organizations represent a public image of the nursing profession and its specialties. As such, the organization gains public’s trust in the profession and “the organization builds on this trust as it promotes awareness of public policy and advocates for patient welfare” (Guerrieri, 2010, p. 47). This also gives members opportunities to become more informed about health care policies and contribute to patient