A critical care nurse has a personal goal to become an excellent critical care nurse. What does the nurse need to understand about the development of excellence?
A) Consists of strict attention to provision of patient and family safety
B) Measuring criteria are dynamic and change as the nurse develops.
C) Requires merely hard work and continued education
D) Mandated by employer rather than being a personal goal
B
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