A new nurse in Canada wishes to become politically active and join a nursing organization that will address the reform of the system. Which of the following organizations should this nurse join?
1) Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions
2) Canadian Labour Congress
3) Canadian Nurses Association
4) Nursing Strategy for Canada
ANS: 3
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