Which of the following are recognized competencies for an entry-level nurse? (Select all that ap-ply.)
1. Views clients holistically
2. Utilizes the nursing process
3. Participates in life-long learning
4. Exhibits nursing professionalism
5. Delegates client care appropriately
6. Exhibits expert nursing knowledge
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All provided options are recognized competencies for entry-level nurses except the ability to practice with expert nursing knowledge. This will be acquired with time and experience.
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