Despite the growth in the numbers of advanced practice nurses (APNs) over the last decades, the role of the profession is often not understood by the public. What actions should APNs undertake to market their services to the public?
a. Request that the physician act as an APN spokesperson.
b. Increase articles in nursing professional journals about the APN role.
c. Personally seek out the news media to communicate their value.
d. Rely on patients to communicate their benefits to neighbors.
ANS: C
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