An astute practitioner recognizes that the dynamic process of nursing includes which possibilities? (Select all that apply.)
a. Engaged stakeholder: speaking up and establishing leadership within the system
b. Expert learner: engaging in lifelong learning and synthesizing learning into practice
c. Innovation catalyst: developing new technologies and conducting research
d. Interprofessional collaborator: being an advocate to promote systems-level change
e. Reflective practitioner: reflecting on whether or not new knowledge is relevant
A, B, D
The engaged stakeholder will no longer remain silent and accept others' expectations but will develop leadership skills to position them to serve as advocates and change agents. The expert learner engages in lifelong learning and takes the time to synthesize new learning into practice. The interprofessional collaborator is an advocate for patients, families, and communities and for systems-level change. The innovation catalyst rejects old ways of thinking and doing to see, do, and be in the profession of nursing. The reflective practitioner is able to think systematically about actions and responses in a manner that allows transformed perspective and reframing for determination of future actions and response.
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