Which nursing organizations are responsible for providing continuing education, establishing practice standards, and offering certification examinations for their members?
a. Councils of nurse educators
b. National specialty organizations
c. State boards of nursing
d. State nurses associations
B
National specialty organizations, such as the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, arose in response to the developing nursing specialties; these organizations offer continuing education, practice standards, and certification exams for their members.
Organizations that consist of nurse educators would be primarily concerned with nursing education.
State boards of nursing are charged with the legal oversight of nursing in their respective states.
State nurses associations are often lobbying and marketing organizations for nursing within a specific state and act as the state arms of the American Nurses Association.
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