The student nurse is attending a lecture about commitment to the profession to nursing. The student concludes that personal commitment goals are met when the student:

Question

1. Calls in sick for clinical because of a respiratory infection.
2. Chooses to skip class to attend a political rally.
3. Misses clinical to study for the NCLEX exam.
4. Declines to observe a new procedure to give an unnecessary bath.

Answer 1

1. Calls in sick for clinical because of a respiratory infection.

Rationale:
While calling in sick for a frivolous reason demonstrates a lack of commitment, calling in sick with a bona fide illness is protection of the clients who are already compromised. Attending a political rally may be important, but for the student attending class demonstrates the greater commitment. Studying for the NCLEX exam is also important, but not more important than learning clinical skills. The student who demonstrates commitment seeks out as many new learning experiences as possible.