The American Nurses Association (ANA) serves as the
a. clearinghouse of standards set by clinical specialty organizations.
b. regulatory agency setting the guidelines for the scope of practice.
c. source of dissemination of nursing research.
d. professional organization for all nurses regardless of practice setting or level of practice.
ANS: D
A
The ANA does not establish standards for specialty organizations.
B
State boards of nursing are the regulatory agencies that set the guidelines for the scope of practice.
C
The ANA's purpose is not to disseminate research information.
D
The ANA is an example of a broad-purpose association. It serves the needs of all nurses.
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