Margaret is a nurse of 15 years. Her husband is in the army and they have recently relocated to a new city. Margaret has worked in a variety of nursing areas and would like to find a unit within the hospital that mirrors her professional values
The best way for Margaret to find a unit that would be a good fit is for her to examine which of the following documents? A. Hospital mission statement
B. Unit scope of practice
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.
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