Instructions
Discuss how professional nursing organizations support the field of nursing and how they advocate for nursing practice. Explain the value professional nursing organizations have in advocacy and activism related to patient care. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area or an area of interest. Discuss how this organization keeps it members informed of health care changes. Explain the opportunities that this organization provides for continuing education and professional development.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and cite at least two references using APA style. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100–150 words and cite one reference. Refer to “Discussion Question Rubric” and “Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
Answer
Professional nursing organizations support the field of nursing by providing opportunities for continuing education and professional development. Continuing education and professional development allow nurses to remain updated with the latest research and advance their skills to provide the best care to patients (Chiu et al., 2021). As a result, patient outcomes improve because they receive quality care from nurses with advanced skills. Besides, nursing organizations provide platforms where nurses can connect with other nursing staff. In these platforms, nurses share their experiences and learn from … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.