The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative has identified which key competencies for nurses? Select all that apply
A) Client-centered care
B) Teamwork and collaboration
C) Evidence-based practice
D) Quality improvement
E) Correct documentation
Ans: A, B, C, D
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The QSEN has identified client-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement as a means for nurses to improve the quality and safety of client care wherever they work. Additional key competencies identified are safety and informatics.
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