A nurse educator is talking to a group of staff nurses about the importance of continued competence in nursing practice. Which action should be recommended in order to maintain competence as a professional nurse?
A) Working overtime whenever it is available
B) Designing a poster presentation on current research on care for the dying client
C) Volunteering to take blood pressures at a health and wellness fair
D) Organizing a seminar to educate new nurses on hospital policies
Answer: B
Designing a poster presentation on current research involves gathering information on a nursing topic. The nurse may be preparing to teach others but in doing so is gaining more knowledge and furthering personal competence. Working overtime does not necessarily contribute to continued competence and may not be beneficial for the nurse or clients if the nurse experiences burnout. Volunteering to take blood pressures will not further the nurse's competence. Organizing an educational seminar involves scheduling, recruiting speakers, and arranging for a location, but it does not contribute to continued competence; however, attending such a seminar may.
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