A nurse who is practicing in an intensive care unit considers continuing education an important aspect of being a professional nurse because:
1. It is a good way to relax away from patient care.
2. New diseases are discovered every day.
3. Research and new technology demand that the nurse stay current.
4. Most states require it to maintain licensure.
3. Research and new technology demand that the nurse stay current.
Rationale:
Research and technology are constantly changing and improving client care. The nurse should stay abreast of new information by attending continuing education courses. Getting away from client care is not a reason to attend continuing education. It is not new diseases that are discovered every day, but new ways of treating diseases, requiring that the nurse keep abreast of new information. Many states do require continuing education to keep nurses competent in client care, but new technology and research are the most important reasons for staying current and the reasons that continuing education is required by most states.
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