NRS 430V Professional Dynamics
Week 4: The Society of Pediatric Nurses
Grand Canyon University
2020
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 750-1,000 word paper, provide a
detailed overview the organization and its advantages for members. Include the
following:
1. 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.
2. Explain why it is important for a nurse in this specialty field to network.
Discuss how this organization creates networking opportunities for
nurses.
3. Discuss how the organization keeps its members informed of health care
changes and changes to practice that affect the specialty area.
4. Discuss opportunities for continuing education and professional
development.
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Week 4: The Society of Pediatric Nurses
Grand Canyon University
2020
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 750-1,000 word paper, provide a
detailed overview the organization and its advantages for members. Include the
following:
1. 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.
2. Explain why it is important for a nurse in this specialty field to network.
Discuss how this organization creates networking opportunities for
nurses.
3. Discuss how the organization keeps its members informed of health care
changes and changes to practice that affect the specialty area.
4. Discuss opportunities for continuing education and professional
development.
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