The newly licensed LPN joins a professional organization for what benefits? (Select all that apply.)
1.
Opportunities to maintain current nursing knowledge
2.
Most facilities mandate membership before hiring a nurse.
3.
Organizations offer a way for the LPN's voice to be heard regarding concerns.
4.
They advocate for the LPN in professional matters.
5.
It is a requirement for licensure in most states.
ANS: 1, 3, 4
Professional organizations provide lifelong learning opportunities for the LPN in the form of journals, seminars, and annual meetings. They also provide the LPN a voice for concerns and opinions, and they serve as an advocate for LPNs at the state and national level. Membership in a nursing organization is not usually a requirement for employment, but it can serve as a favorable indicator that the nurse is maintaining current knowledge. While ongoing education is required by some boards of nursing for licensure, there is no requirement the nurse belong to an organization.
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