Maintaining membership in nursing organizations is vital to the nursing profession because the primary function of these organizations is to:
a. offer important social and community contacts
b. represent nurses in collective bargaining
c. protect nurses' general welfare
d. give nurses special discounts for continuing education
C
Professional nursing organizations provide services such as identifying society's nursing needs and fostering programs to meet these needs; providing accreditation to nursing schools; focusing on improving the quality, education, and recognition of nursing schools; and keeping nurses informed about nursing issues and trends in health care.
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a. educating patients and families. b. exploring the costs of treatment. c. understanding payment options. d. using less expensive supplies.
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