can someone answer a few questions for me?!

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Is anyone on here in a professional nursing organization?? I have a paper, DUE TOMORROW!, and the lady that i emailed the questions to still has not emailed me back so I have no info for my paper... I know it's really last minute, but I thought this lady would come through! If you are, maybe you could answer some questions for me!

Thanks!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

what do you need answered?

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these questions, they are kind of vague:

What is the name of the organization you belong to?

Discuss the structure and function of the professional organization.

Howdoes the organization benefit the profession of nursing?

Whatare the individual benefits of belonging to this professional organization?

Hasthis particular organization been active in any political issues within thelast year?

Whydoes you belong to this nursing organization?

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Specializes in Critical Care.

1) AACN: American Association for Critical care nurses

2) Missions statement link:

http://www.aacn.org/wd/aacninfo/content/mission_vision_values_ethics.pcms?menu=aboutus

3) Again refer to the mission statement but in a nutshell why I belong is they further the education of critical care nurses who provide care to critically ill patients. It drives "excellence" which is something I can support.

4) Networking with other professionals in critical care, yearly conference to further continuing education, they set the nursing gold standard for those providing care in both critical care units and intermediate care units. They also support nursing driven research in critical care.

5) They look into practice issues and currently are driving both research and practice guidelines to eliminate Healthcare associated infections, I'm not sure however if this question is looking to discuss something like nationwide healthcare.

6) I support the practice guidelines, research. I like the ethical ideals presented by the organization. The certification it provides show excellence in clinicians, it's not an easy test to pass. The continuing education opportunities keep me at the forefront of both medical and nursing procedures. I have gotten a lot out of my membership..definitely worth it.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I also belong to my state's nursing association, not sure which type of organization your rubric desires, if it's that one, I'll be back on in about an hour,can answer those questions for that one then.

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Thanks so much! that was a big help!

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1. What organization are you a member of?

Sigma Theta Tau

2. What is structure and function of the organization?

Structure of governance is House of Delegates to International Board of Directors to Staff

3. How does the organization benefit the profession of nursing?

Promotes leadership and research to the field of nursing

4. What benefits do you get from belonging to that professional organization?

I have access to research articles through this organization

5. Has the organization been active in any political issues within the last year?

None that I am aware of

6. Why do you belong to this nursing organization?

It should help with either landing a job and makes me promotable. It can also keep me abreast of current trends in research in nursing.

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

why don't you go to the ANA site and look at their list of reasons why to join?

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