Course code:NRS-430-0102 (Professional Associations Membership) Question #1 Topic 5 DQ 1= Discuss how professional nursing organizations support the field of nursing and how they advocate for nursing practice. Explain the value professional nursing organizations have in advocacy and activism related to patient care. Question Topic 5 DQ 2 Discuss the importance of advocacy as it pertains to patient care. What is the nurse's role in patient advocacy? Describe a situation in which you were involved with patient advocacy. Explain what the advocacy accomplished for the patient, and what the repercussions would have been if the patient would not have had an advocate. Question #3 Professional Associations Membership Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area, or a specialty area in which you are interested., provide a detailed overview the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following: 1. Describe the organization and its significance to nurses in the specialty area. Include its purpose, mission, and vision. Describe the overall benefits, or "perks," of being a member. 2. Explain why it is important for a nurse in this specialty field to network. Discuss how this organization creates networking opportunities for nurses. 3. Discuss how the organization keeps its members informed of health care changes and changes to practice that affect the specialty area. 4. Discuss opportunities for continuing education and professional development. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.