The qualities of leadership, clinical expertise and judgment, mentorship, and lifelong learning would best describe which type of nurse?
a. Administrator
b. Certified nurse specialist
c. Practitioner
d. Professional
ANS: D
The qualities listed are those of a professional nurse. The other options are all nurses who may have these qualities, but the focus of their title includes qualities not essential for the professional nurse. The administrator would have management qualities; the clinical nurse specialist would have specialty area knowledge; and the practitioner would meet legal requirements as a health care provider.
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