A nurse recognizes that continued competence in nursing practice is a vital aspect of the practice of nursing. In order to maintain competence, the nurse might consider which of the following?
1. Working overtime whenever possible.
2. Volunteering to take blood pressures at a health fair.
3. Designing a research paper regarding care of the dying client.
4. Organizing a seminar to educate new nurses on hospital policies.
3. Designing a research paper regarding care of the dying client.
Rationale:
Designing a research project and paper involves gathering information on a nursing topic. The nurse may be preparing to teach others but in doing so is gaining more knowledge and furthering personal competence. Working overtime does not necessarily contribute to continued competence and may not be beneficial for the nurse or clients if the nurse experiences burnout. Volunteering to take blood pressures will not further the nurse's competence. Organizing an educational seminar involves scheduling, recruiting speakers, and arranging for a location, but it does not contribute to continued competence; however, attending such a seminar may.
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