Trans to Baccalaureate Nursing
Choose a professional nursing organization that interests you (ex: American Nurses’ Association, Association for Operating Room Nurses, etc.). Visit the website homepage for the organization. In one to two paragraphs, identify/describe the following. Provide rationale for your response with at least one scholarly source using an APA in-text citation and full reference.
1. Mission
2. Member Benefits
3. One educational offering
4. Membership Cost
5. Do you plan to join this organization? How could this organization influence your professional development?
6. How does joining this organization align with your facility’s mission and vision?
Mission
The mission of the AORN is to "promote excellence in perioperative practice." This mission is reflected in the organization's vision statement, which states that AORN "envisions a world where perioperative nurses are valued and recognized for their contributions to patient care."
Member Benefits
AORN membership offers a variety of benefits, including:
- Access to educational resources, such as online courses, webinars, and continuing education credits
- Networking opportunities with other perioperative nurses
- Advocacy on behalf of perioperative nurses *Discounts on products and services
- (2023). About AORN. Retrieved from https://www.aorn.org/about-aorn