A nursing manager recognizes that a registered nurse has a strong sense of professional identity when which behavior is seen?
a. Joins professional organizations and attends their conferences
b. Participates in unit governance and on hospital-wide committees
c. Reappraises own professionalism as new technologies and roles evolve
d. Relies on historical meanings of professionalism to guide practice
C
As new technologies and roles develop, nurses must continually reappraise their professional identities and ensure congruent socialization with emerging trends. History does give background and context for socialization but is not as important as adapting to the current state of affairs. Joining organizations, attending conferences, and being active on committees are all part of socialization and one's professional identity, but the larger scope of this concept revolves around maintaining a sound professional identity in the face of ongoing changes.
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