The nurse, newly employed in a burn center, realizes that which of the following will need to be accomplished annually to remain competent to deliver burn care to patients?
1. renew state license
2. attend two burn-related continuing education programs every year
3. attend burn center orientation
4. work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the burn center
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Rationale: Nurses who work in burn centers must have an orientation program that documents nursing competencies specific to the care and treatment of burn patients, including critical care, wound care, and rehabilitation that are age appropriate. The orientation occurs once. Nurses must also attend a minimum of two burn-related continuing education opportunities annually. This must be done to remain competent to deliver burn care to patients. The nurse does not need to renew the state license annually nor is working a minimum of 40 hours per week in a burn center an expectation for continued employment.
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