The organizational and nursing department's philosophy has implications for a nurse's practice role. The vital components that form the core of a nursing department philosophy are (select all that apply):
a. the client.
b. the nurse.
c. nursing practice.
d. the mission statement.
e. nursing department goals.
A, B, C
The three vital components that form the core of a nursing department philosophy are the client, the nurse, and nursing practice.
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