The Emergency Department nurses' decision to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining is being driven by a desire to:
A) establish the staffing pattern that will be used.
B) determine the hours that one is willing to work.
C) create a professional practice environment.
D) protect against arbitrary discipline and termination.

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Historically,nurses were reluctant to unionize.However,concern with safety of care and quality of care,especially when tension is present in a work environment,makes unionization more desirable.US Supreme Court rulings have provided for RN-only units and protection to practice according to what the profession and licensure status require nurses to do.

The Emergency Department Nurses' Decision to Organize for the Purpose