In the 1950s, belonging to a professional organization was popular. What has contributed to the decline in membership of the American Nurses Association?
a. The ANA has increased membership dues that nurses cannot afford.
b. Nurses do not want to be associated with an organization that represents unions.
c. The association does not have state and local organizations.
d. The increase in popularity of specialty organizations representing specific needs of members has led to a decline in nurses joining the ANA.
D
Historically, as specialty organizations have increased their membership numbers, the membership of the ANA has decreased. The theory is that nurses are seeking a specialty area that more directly addresses their area of practice. The decrease in ANA membership is not related to in-creased membership dues, a desire to avoid unions, or lack of state and local organizations.
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