What is the most important action a nurse can take to help further the profession of nursing?
a. Joining a professional organization like the ANA
b. Running for political office and helping create health-related legislation
c. Maintaining a sense of well-being and taking care of oneself in the workplace
d. Developing leadership skills and increasing professional education
ANS: A
A
Nurses comprise the largest group of health care professionals, with over 3 million members. Uniting in a professional organization would help nurses' voices to be heard, would influence health care policy and legislation, and would help improve health for all people.
B
Running for office is a good idea but will only be appealing to a minority of nurses.
C
Taking care of oneself is certainly important, but it will not help advance the profession.
D
Developing leadership skills and advancing one's education are good ideas, but they are not as important as uniting in a professional organization.
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