Start by reading and following these instructions:
Assignment:
Building the Profession of Nursing
Write a 1000-1500 word APA paper addressing each of the following points. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be two main sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) sources using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
· Explore the history of nursing and choose two events/topics from history related to nursing (ie education, practices, important people, etc.) and explain each one in detail and why they are important to the nursing profession.
· Research two professional nursing organizations and discuss the following for each organization chosen:
· The name of the organization and why this organization is important to nursing
· What resources they provide to members
· Cost of membership and how many members are part of the organization
· Current issues the organization is working on
· Finally, after researching this question answer in detail: Why are Professional Organizations in general important to nursing as a profession?
Assignment Expectations:
Length: 1000-1500 words; answers must thoroughly address the bullets above in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.
References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of three (3) scholarly sources are required.
PLUS
Discussion Question:
Discuss the current public image of nursing and how events in history have formed that image.
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates.
