Which of the Following Best Describes the Purposes of Professional

Which of the following best describes the purposes of professional societies such as the American Nurses Association (ANA) ? (Select all that apply.)

A) Providing control and oversight of the occupation
B) Creating licensing laws to control entry into the profession
C) Determining appropriate requirements for education into the profession
D) Establishing standards for practice
E) Protecting the interests of the practitioners
F) Safeguarding the public trust