A new nurse has been hired to work in a busy pediatric intensive care unit at the local hospital. The nurse will spend six weeks in orientation to the unit. The new nurse demonstrates commitment by:
1. Attending every class on time.
2. Questioning the preceptor during all procedures.
3. Joining the ANA.
4. Exhibiting clinical competence.
1. Attending every class on time.
Rationale:
The new nurse can demonstrate commitment by showing up for all classes in a timely fashion. It should not be necessary for the new nurse to question every procedure, as the new nurse has some clinical experience. Joining the ANA is a commitment, but is not relevant to this question. Clinical competence develops over time, and the new nurse is not likely to exhibit competence yet; showing up on time is a better predictor of the nurse's commitment.
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