Objectives:

Knowledge

1. To obtain general knowledge about the different nursing associations and their

purpose.

2. To recognize the importance of the different nursing associations in the

development of nursing and to the general advancement of the profession.

3. To be able to identify the various new positions that nurse leaders are taking on in

the healthcare settings.

Attitude

1. To learn the proper values and principles that can contribute to a professional

healthcare setting and foster a healthy work environment.

Skills

1. Enhance leadership skills by putting into practice the standards stated by the

different nursing associations.

2. To be able to acquire, maintain, and improve nursing professionalism.

3. To be able to make a critical decision in a very challenging situation.