An RN is setting up the day's assignments. A newly licensed RN has been floated to the unit. What should the RN consider when making the assignment for the newly licensed nurse?
A. The nurse's age
B. The nurse's knowledge of the institution's standards of practice
C. The nurse's nursing degree
D. The nurse's level of skill
ANS: D
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