Which of the following are some of the dimensions of nursing that nurses need to be able to articulate clearly in order to build power for nurses as a group? Select all that apply
a. how to become a nurse
b. what nursing is
c. what distinctive services nurses provide to consumers
d. how nursing benefits consumers
B, C, D
The four essential dimensions of nursing that can be used to advocate for nursing as a profession to stakeholders or to any audience are: 1) what nursing is; 2) what distinctive services nurses provide to consumers; 3) how nursing benefits consumers, including improvement in nurse-sensitive outcomes; and 4) what nursing services cost in relation to other health care services.
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