A psychiatric nurse uses leadership skills to strengthen the profession by:
a. working as a change agent advocating for patients, families, and communities.
b. volunteering time each week to outpatient clinics in poor neighborhoods.
c. voting for candidates in local elections who will advocate for nurses.
d. working for state government representatives at local voting sites.
A
Psychiatric nurse leaders need to be change agents who work not only in the profession but also with other interdisciplinary colleagues to advance the care of patients with psychiatric disorders.
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