A nursing student has expressed exasperation at the bewildering number and variety of nursing organizations that exist in the United States. Why are there so many nursing organizations?
A) The nursing profession itself is large, diverse, and complex.
B) Nursing has long been defined by competing political interests.
C) Nursing is governed by a combination of local, state, and federal laws.
D) The nursing profession has traditionally been influenced by the interests of other political
organizations.
Ans: A
The existence of a large number of diverse organizations for nurses is, in many
ways, a reflection of nursing itself. The profession offers a wide variety of employment
opportunities to its members, with distinct and varied contributions and interests in healthcare.
When nurses become committed to a particular specialty group, they have a tendency to want to
advance the purposes and interests of the people working in that area. This variety and diversity
is reflected in the number of nursing organizations. It is not necessarily a result of competition,
outside influences, or the variety of legislation that affects nursing practice.
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