EDAPT Professional Nursing Organizations Exam – ANA,
NLN, Sigma & Leadership Verified Questions provided
with A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
What do the dues of the American Nursing Association (ANA) cover?
Dual membership of the member's state and national (U.S. members only)
Which organization is known as the professional nursing honor society?
Sigma
Sigma advances world health by celebrating nursing excellence in which areas? Select all that
apply.
▸ Service
▸ Leadership
▸ Scholarship
Click to specify if the system type is or is not used by the American Nursing Association (ANA) to
provide service to its members and the healthcare community.
Used by ANA to Provide Service:
▸ Governance system
Not Used by ANA to Provide Service:
▸ Healthcare system
▸ Legal system
▸ Financial system
Which organization provided the basis for standards of care and a code of ethics throughout the
nursing profession?
American Nursing Association
Which area of nursing has the National League of Nursing (NLN) been instrumental in defining
and standardizing?
Nurse education
What is the oldest specialty nursing organization in the United States?
National League of Nursing (NLN)
, What is the biggest barrier to joining a professional nursing organization?
Cost
Which areas of nursing can be enhanced by joining a professional nursing organization? Select
that all apply.
▸ Developing and maintaining competency
▸ Improving nursing practice
▸ Supporting career goals
▸ Advocacy for the nursing profession and client care
Which professional nursing organizations are appropriate choices for a clinical nurse leader to
join? Select that all apply.
▸ Sigma
▸ American Nursing Association (ANA)
▸ American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
A nurse educator would consider joining which specialty organization?
National League of Nursing (NLN)
Click to specify if each benefit below is or is not part of nursing professional development.
Benefit of Professional Development:
▸ Maintain competence
▸ Enhance practice
▸ Support career goals
Not a Benefit of Professional Development:
▸ Decrease license renewal costs
What opportunities would the new graduate gain by joining a nursing organization? Select all
that apply.
▸ Education
▸ Leadership
▸ Service
A nurse serving on a state nursing organization committee wishes to advance their service.
Which type of service will support the nurse's goal? Select all that apply.
NLN, Sigma & Leadership Verified Questions provided
with A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
What do the dues of the American Nursing Association (ANA) cover?
Dual membership of the member's state and national (U.S. members only)
Which organization is known as the professional nursing honor society?
Sigma
Sigma advances world health by celebrating nursing excellence in which areas? Select all that
apply.
▸ Service
▸ Leadership
▸ Scholarship
Click to specify if the system type is or is not used by the American Nursing Association (ANA) to
provide service to its members and the healthcare community.
Used by ANA to Provide Service:
▸ Governance system
Not Used by ANA to Provide Service:
▸ Healthcare system
▸ Legal system
▸ Financial system
Which organization provided the basis for standards of care and a code of ethics throughout the
nursing profession?
American Nursing Association
Which area of nursing has the National League of Nursing (NLN) been instrumental in defining
and standardizing?
Nurse education
What is the oldest specialty nursing organization in the United States?
National League of Nursing (NLN)
, What is the biggest barrier to joining a professional nursing organization?
Cost
Which areas of nursing can be enhanced by joining a professional nursing organization? Select
that all apply.
▸ Developing and maintaining competency
▸ Improving nursing practice
▸ Supporting career goals
▸ Advocacy for the nursing profession and client care
Which professional nursing organizations are appropriate choices for a clinical nurse leader to
join? Select that all apply.
▸ Sigma
▸ American Nursing Association (ANA)
▸ American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
A nurse educator would consider joining which specialty organization?
National League of Nursing (NLN)
Click to specify if each benefit below is or is not part of nursing professional development.
Benefit of Professional Development:
▸ Maintain competence
▸ Enhance practice
▸ Support career goals
Not a Benefit of Professional Development:
▸ Decrease license renewal costs
What opportunities would the new graduate gain by joining a nursing organization? Select all
that apply.
▸ Education
▸ Leadership
▸ Service
A nurse serving on a state nursing organization committee wishes to advance their service.
Which type of service will support the nurse's goal? Select all that apply.
