What action did the Johnson and Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future take to promote nursing?
a. Identified the need for nurses in labor and delivery
b. Raised visibility of nurses of varied races
c. Identified the need for nurses in postpar-tum care
d. Raised national starting wages for nurses
In the 1950s, belonging to a professional organization was popular. What has contributed to the decline in membership of the American Nurses Association?
a. The ANA has increased membership dues that nurses cannot afford.
b. Nurses do not want to be associated with an organization that represents unions.
c. The association does not have state and local organizations.
d. The increase in popularity of specialty organizations representing specific needs of members has led to a decline in nurses joining the ANA.
The nurse understands the importance of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974, when stating which of the following?
a. It provided a standard of practice for nursing..
b. It allowed professional nursing organiza-tions to act as unions on behalf of member nurses..
c. It established the framework for political action in legislative activities..
d. It financially supports research in nursing and education..
A nurse has been studying Levenstein's characteristics of a profession. The nurse demonstrates adequate understanding when interpreting which of the following components as part of the model?
a. A code of ethics
b. A systematic, defined progression of edu-cation
c. An accreditation process
d. Publications or journal for the profession