A new nurse graduate is considering employment in home care. Which of the following type of skills is most important in this area of nursing?
A) Cognitive skills
B) Clinical skills
C) Interpersonal skills
D) Legal/ethical skills
B
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Although all these skills are valuable in nursing, it is highly recommended that the new graduate, whether LPN or RN, gain added clinical experience before being employed in home care. The level of autonomy requires a very sound clinical background, which often must be enhanced after graduation.
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