What is the American Nurses Association Standard of Professional Performance as it applies to contribution to the professional development of peers?
1. Only nurses who want to contribute to peer professional development should do so.
2. All nurses have a responsibility for contributing to the professional development of peers.
3. Only nurses with master's degrees have the responsibility for contributing to the professional development of peers.
4. Only nurses with baccalaureate degrees have the responsibility for contributing to the professional development of peers.
Correct Answer: 2
The American Nurses Association lists two standards of clinical nursing practice that relate directly to teaching and learning. Standard 8; Education, states: The nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Standard 10, Collegiality, states: The nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and other health providers as colleagues. There is no mention of desire to contribute or to level of educational preparation.
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