The profession of nursing continues to grow and gain recognition as being one of the most honest professions. As of 2014, the Gallup survey revealed that nursing has been ranked as the number 1 ethically sound and honest profession for 12 consecutive years (Kentucky Nurse, 2014). This recognition shows that nurses are gaining respect from the public. Unfortunately, nurses cannot practice with complete autonomy as respected health care professionals. They must follow certain orders and guidelines gives by doctors and other superiors when they are providing treatment and caring for patients. One way for nurses to develop a higher level of autonomy is by joining a professional nursing organization.
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According to Mary King (Begezda, April 2015), certification in neuroscience nursing provides a nurse with more expertise and experience to care for patients with neurological conditions like epilepsy and stroke. Gaining certification as a member of AANN fulfills one of the organization’s goals to provide advanced knowledge to nurses, so they can further their profession. AANN also promotes quality of care and better health outcomes in the field of neuroscience nursing. Research has proven that neuroscience nurses do impact the health outcomes of their patients by providing direct and indirect care. Ambre’ Pownall states, “Neuroscience nurses, specifically AANN members, have a direct impact on health outcomes (Begezda, September 2015). The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses supports and encourages its members to improve patient care, outcomes, and …show more content…
The local chapter was founded in 2015 and will hosts the 2016 AANN Annual Educational Meeting in New Orleans. Currently, the membership for this local chapter totals 83 members of various types. There is an annual fee of $20 along with the national fee for members to join. This chapter raises awareness of the risks of stroke by holding various meetings and functions like the Strike Out Stroke Night held at Zephr Field on August 2014. Members of the community were invited to join the local AANN chapter for a night of baseball, food, fun, and guest speakers talking about the importance of minimizing the risks associated with stroke. AANN’s newest chapter in Louisiana has already started to raise awareness about neurological disorders like stroke in the community and gain a strong
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Professional nursing organizations …show more content…
According to Mary King (Begezda, April 2015), certification in neuroscience nursing provides a nurse with more expertise and experience to care for patients with neurological conditions like epilepsy and stroke. Gaining certification as a member of AANN fulfills one of the organization’s goals to provide advanced knowledge to nurses, so they can further their profession. AANN also promotes quality of care and better health outcomes in the field of neuroscience nursing. Research has proven that neuroscience nurses do impact the health outcomes of their patients by providing direct and indirect care. Ambre’ Pownall states, “Neuroscience nurses, specifically AANN members, have a direct impact on health outcomes (Begezda, September 2015). The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses supports and encourages its members to improve patient care, outcomes, and …show more content…
The local chapter was founded in 2015 and will hosts the 2016 AANN Annual Educational Meeting in New Orleans. Currently, the membership for this local chapter totals 83 members of various types. There is an annual fee of $20 along with the national fee for members to join. This chapter raises awareness of the risks of stroke by holding various meetings and functions like the Strike Out Stroke Night held at Zephr Field on August 2014. Members of the community were invited to join the local AANN chapter for a night of baseball, food, fun, and guest speakers talking about the importance of minimizing the risks associated with stroke. AANN’s newest chapter in Louisiana has already started to raise awareness about neurological disorders like stroke in the community and gain a strong