The ability to clearly exhibit the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional judgment needed to practice safely and ethically in a designated role such as professional nurse is ___________
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
ANS:
competency
Competency is having the needed knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional judgment to provide safe and ethical care.
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