According to NLN, as described in Table 4-2, as a member of the profession the RN
a. identifies personal strengths and
weaknesses to improve own
performance.
d. participates in quality control
measures.
b. maintains ethical and legal standards. e. seeks out learning opportunities and
continuing education.
c. assumes responsibility for selfdevelopment
and self-evaluation.
f. participates in research and
organizational change process.
ANS: b, c, d, f
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