The nursing staff on a critical care unit thought that professional growth could be enhanced. Which of the following interventions would support empowerment of the nursing staff (select all that apply)?
a. Eliminating computers and reverting back to paperwork
b. Increasing pay wages for ancillary and professional staff
c. Providing various methods for ongoing education and continuing education units
d. Working to make equipment and medica-tions readily available
C, D
Social structures important to the growth of empowerment are having access to information, re-ceiving support, having access to resources necessary to the job, and having the opportunity to learn and grow.
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