A practicing RN decides that attending an upcoming workshop about new pharmacological treatments would benefit his or her practice. This RN is modeling which of the standards of professional performance?

Question

1. Quality of practice
2. Education
3. Professional practice evaluation
4. Research

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Standards of professional performance describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role. Professional practice evaluation, Standard 9, is behavior that evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Deciding to enhance one's current knowledge base, in relationship to one's own practice, would describe this standard. Quality of practice is a systematic approach to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Education is knowledge attainment and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Research integrates research findings into practice.