Professional organizations, such as American Nurses Association and American Association of Critical-Care form a network to play a political role in advocating for the nursing profession, in order to influence a change in policies, laws or regulations that govern larger health care system as well as identify the power bases available to nurses as they assume that role. They come together to discuss the policy in the legislative arena, and present strategies for effective actions. They become a voice that speaks to legislators for the nursing profession in general. Another value that professional nursing organizations have in networking is to connect with the other nurses for personal and professional benefits. They help each other stay current in the field. This avenue of professional...