As part of the disaster plan, the nurse executive is planning an education session on the core competencies for nurses established by the National Emergency Preparedness Education Coalition
Which topics should be included in the handout being written for this session? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Cost control
2. Managing conflict with other disciplines
3. Communication
4. Handling the media
5. Technical skills
3,5
Rationale 1: Cost control is not one of the core competencies for nurses established by this group.
Rationale 2: Conflict management is not one of the core competencies for nurses established by this group.
Rationale 3: Communication is a core competency for nurses established by this group.
Rationale 4: Handling the media is not one of the core competencies for nurses established by this group.
Rationale 5: Technical skills are a core competency for nurses established by this group.
Global Rationale:
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