There are currently two major organizations that represent the interests of practical and vocational nurses, the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES) and the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)
Together, these nursing organizations perform which of the following roles? (Select all that apply)
A) Set standards of practice for practical and vocational nurses
B) Promote the interests of practical and vocational nurses
C) Inform the public about practical and vocational nursing
D) Negotiate wages and working conditions for practical and vocational nurses
E) Manage nurses' roles within the Medicare and Medicaid programs
A, B, C
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