A novice nurse is hired to work in a busy cardiac intensive care unit at the local hospital. The nurse will spend 12 weeks in orientation to the unit
Which action by the novice nurse demonstrate commitment to the new job?
A) Joining the ANA
B) Questioning the preceptor during all procedures
C) Attending every shift on time
D) Exhibiting clinical competence
Answer: C
The new nurse can demonstrate commitment by showing up for all shifts 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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