In a 3–5 page paper address the following:
Join a NP association at the local, state, national or international level.
Discuss the mission and vision of this organization.
Describe the requirements for membership.
Explain at least five benefits to belonging to this organization.
Demonstrate understanding of the advocacy efforts of this organization by answering the following:
What are the current key issues of concern ?
What actions are being taken by this organization to address these concerns?
What current legislative efforts are being done by this organization in one of the following areas:
expanding the NP scope of practice
NP regulation of practice
Healthcare policy
Payment issues
Prescriptive privileges
Reflect on how your membership to this organization can promote the NP profession.