An ICU nurse has been approached by a colleague to join the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. The nurse asks the colleague, "Why would I want to join this organization?" Which would be the best response?
1. "It will further your career."
2. "It looks good on your resume."
3. "It will help you to network and enhance your learning."
4. "You have to join before you can obtain critical care certification."
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Rationale 1: It may further the nurse's career but that is not the best reason.
Rationale 2: It may look good on a résumé, but that is not the best reason.
Rationale 3: Specialty organizations exist for nurses who work in many clinical areas and offer divisions, committees, and boards where the nurse's time and talents are welcome. This helps the nurse build a network and is a good way to learn about the issues facing the profession.
Rationale 4: One does not have to join this organization to obtain critical care certification.
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