A new graduate medical-surgical nurse is interested in joining a professional organization. Which organization should the nurse's manager recommend?
a. National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
b. American Nurses Association (ANA)
c. The unit-based journal club
d. A national political action committee
ANS: B
A
As a new graduate, the NSNA would not be a good fit.
B
The ANA is the voice for professional nurses and represents nurses working in all areas. This would be the best choice for the new nurse.
C
A unit-based journal club would be good to join; however, the nurse will not get access to statements and position papers on ethics, standards of care, and political positions that are available from the ANA.
D
A political action committee would be a good fit if the nurse is interested in political activity; however, the nurse will not get access to statements and position papers on ethics, standards of care, and political positions that are available from the ANA.
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