This is particularly difficult as the organization is U.S. based. Policy cannot be established on the basis of North American considerations alone. This query entails considerable examination. When it comes to setting policy, this organization cannot be viewed as one that solely addresses issues of importance to educators. Policy setting must encompass the needs of nurses in clinical practice.
Chapters are interested in policy issues that address or influence world conditions.
As an example, chapters meetings that feature international speakers are usually well attended by local participants. Interaction among chapters is just as important as the interaction between chapters and international. WEB boards that promote interactions on clinical issues would spotlight for the international board the issues that concern members at the grassroots. Region 1 has its own listserv, including all chapter members. This could be used as a prototype for the other regions.