Professional Organization Membership: The Benefits of Increasing Nursing Participation

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2019 Oct 1;23(5):543-546. doi: 10.1188/19.CJON.543-546.

Abstract

Membership in professional organizations is a way for professionals with similar objectives to join together to have the voice of many, versus the voice of one. Joining an organization can lead to personal growth, enhanced professional prospective and knowledge development, and support for creating change.

Keywords: interprofessional; professional development; professional memberships.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Nursing Staff*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Societies*