A nursing faculty member is discussing the importance of joining a professional organization as a registered nurse with a group of undergraduate students.Which statement would be most appropriate for the faculty member to include in this discussion?
A) "All nurses should be members of the American Nurses Association."
B) "Membership in a professional organization helps nurses organize around critical health issues."
C) "Dues for professional organizations are expensive, so it is important to set aside money to pay these dues."
D) "Membership in a professional organization will foster change in legislation."

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Membership in a professional organization helps nurses to organize around one or more critical health threats and strategize about what interventions work locally,regionally,and nationally.Membership in organizations should be based on interest,clinical and academic preparation,and employment.Dues for professional organizations vary,but most are not extremely expensive.One of the benefits of membership in a professional organization is that legislation can be influenced,however this in only one of the benefits of belonging to a professional organization.

A Nursing Faculty Member Is Discussing the Importance of Joining