A nurse has worked in a variety of nursing areas and would like to find a unit within the hospital that mirrors the nurse's own professional values
The best way for the nurse to find a unit that would be a good fit is for the nurse to examine which document? a. Hospital mission statement
b. Unit policies and procedures
c. Unit philosophy of care
d. Hospital vision statement
C
A philosophy of care incorporates the professional nursing staff's values and concerns for the way that they view and care for patients. For example, a philosophy addresses the nursing unit's purpose, how staff will work with patients and families, and the standards of care for the work unit. A philosophy is a vision for how to practice nursing. A hospital's mission statement and/or philosophy are for the entire hospital, not just the specific nursing unit. Unit policies and procedures will not give the nurse a good idea about the unit's values and beliefs.
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