A nurse would like to join a nursing organization and wants to be cert

QUESTION

A nurse would like to join a nursing organization and wants to be certain that it represents all nurses in the United States. Which organization should this nurse investigate?

1. The American Nurses Association (ANA)
2. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
3. The National League for Nursing (NLN)
4. The International Council of Nurses (ICN)

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 1

The national professional organization representing all registered nurses in the United States is the American Nurses Association. AACN is the national voice for baccalaureate and higher degree nursing education programs in the United States. The NLN is an organization whose mission is to promote “excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce.” The ICN is the world’s first and widest international organization for health professionals.