A staff nurse has demonstrated the ability to be competent as a participant in surveillance and investigation activities. What skills would you expect that nurse to possess? Select all that apply
a. The ability to identify appropriate data sources
b. The ability to communicate effectively using written reports
c. The ability to collaborate with community agencies
d. The ability to create a budget
A, C, D
The staff nurse must have analytic assessment skills, communication skills, and community di-mensions of practice to be a participant in surveillance and investigation.
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