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13 Cards in this Set
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What is the national professional organization for nursing in the US?
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ANA (American Nurses Association)
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When was the ANA founded, and what was the original name? What year did the name change to the ANA?
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Founded in 1896 as the "Nurses Associated Alumnae of the US and Canada". The name change to the ANA in 1911
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What is the purpose of the ANA?
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to foster high standards of nursing practice and to promote the educational and professional advancement of nurses so that all people may have better nursing care
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How do individuals participate in the ANA?
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by joining their state nurses' associations
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What is the official journal and official newspaper of the ANA?
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official journal is the "American Journal of Nursing" and the official newspaper is the "American Nurse"
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What is the national nursing association in Canada?
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Canadian Nurses Association
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What is the objective of the NLN (National League for Nursing)?
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to foster the development and improvement of all nursing services and nursing education
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What is unique about the NLN (National League for Nursing)?
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members include nurses, consumers, and non-nurse members (such as administrators)
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What is the purpose of the ICN (International Council of Nurses)?
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to unite nursing organizations worldwide
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What is the official preprofessional organization for nursing students?
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NSNA (National Student Nurses' Association)
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How do you qualify for membership to the NSNA?
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you must be enrolled in a state-approved nursing education program
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What is the international honor society in nursing?
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Sigma Theta Tau
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What is the purpose of the N-OADN (National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing)?
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to promote optimal health care through the education and practice of registered professional nursing graduates of Associate Degree Nursing programs
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