Utilizing the example of the unit-specific competency tool for the emergency department, there are a number of skills that are significant to any new nurse. Which of these is not necessarily correct?

a. monitor data so that I am up to date on evidence-based care for my patients
b. network primarily with other nurses
c. participate in professional committees at work
d. communicate pride in being a nurse


B
The unit-specific competency tool example of the Emergency Room provided in the text offers a
number of useful skills and critical-thinking concepts that are valuable for new nurses. Some of these
are to monitor data so that I am up to date on evidence based care for my patients, to network primarily
with other professionals (not only nurses), to participate in professional committees at work, to
communicate pride in being a nurse, to monitor data so that my patients are complication free and have
no nurse-sensitive outcomes, and to give and receive professional respect to the health care team.

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