In what way can an individual nurse best contribute to the trust the general public has in the profession?
1. Advocate for higher salaries for nurses in general.
2. Ignore the issues of overwork and understaffing.
3. Continue to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in the provision of nursing care.
4. Rally to move health care back into the hospital environment.
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Rationale 1: The public's current perception is that the global economic is in distress if not crisis. Advocating for higher salaries is a need internal to the profession, but is unlikely to promote trust in the general public.
Rationale 2: In order to provide quality, the nurse must be able to work in a supportive environment with sufficient staff for the level of work expected.
Rationale 3: The best way for nurses to continue to be trusted by the general public is to do their jobs well, demonstrating a sound knowledge base and the abilities necessary for provision of quality services.
Rationale 4: Consumers like to be able to access nursing services in arenas other than the traditional hospital environment.
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