Description
In a 3–5 page paper address the following:
- Join a NP association at the local, state, national or international level. (join as a student) (use any NP association as example)
- 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 (name at least three)?
- 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.
- APA format, include at least 3 references no older than 5 years
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY THROUGH ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Professional Advocacy through Association Membership
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PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY THROUGH ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Introduction
In the modern world, the changes in technology are impacting different sectors. In
addition, the need for the development of different fields is significant. In this regard, the
California Association for Nurse Practitioners (CANP) engages in advocacy on various areas to
ensure that the growth and development of nurse practitioners and the nurse practice field at
large. This paper determines the key concerns of the association at present as well as the benefits
to the members. Further, this paper discusses the mission and vision of this association and the
process to join the association.
Mission and Vision of CANP
The mission of the CANP is to be the forum for networking and the voice of unity among
the nurse practitioners while enhancing and offering expert guidance on the nurse practitioner
field of work throughout the state of California. Guided by this mission, the CANP is committed
to providing support to all nurse practitioners statewide. In addition, the association bridges the
gaps that would be experienced in healthcare. Further, CANP is also committed to meeting all
the patients’ needs...
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