Topic 8: Role Development For Advanced Registered Nurses
Objectives:
Evaluate the influence of professional nursing organizations on the nursing profession.
Examine positions and goals supported by nursing organizations that relate to one’s personal worldview and philosophy of care and practice.
Discuss the potential impact of current legislation on the advanced registered nurse’s individual and collective practice. Talk about how current laws might affect the individual and group practice of advanced registered nurses.
Q1 Identify three professional nursing organizations that interest you. Provide a brief summary of their purpose, requirements, and any differences in focus, population, scope, or intent. How do these organizations align to your goals and worldview?
Q2.Research health care legislation that is being considered in your state. What impact might this legislation have on your future practice? What impact does it have on the collective practice of nurses in your state? How do you envision yourself potentially becoming involved in political advocacy for the profession in your future practice?
