1.A new registered nurse (RN) just started his first job working on a medical-surgical
nursing unit. He asks his newly assigned preceptor if it is important to join a professional nursing organization.
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What are four benefits the preceptor could share with the new RN about the
benefits of joining a professional organization?
Which organization in the USA would provide standards appropriate for his
practice on a medical-surgical unit? Why?
2.By virtue of your position as a nurse, you will be expected to be professional.
In addition, you may have leadership responsibilities, even if you don’t have
a formal title as a leader.
a. What kind of leader will you be?
b. What can you do to enhance or strengthen your own professional identity in
nursing? Explain.