The administrators of a large, university hospital have expressed a commitment to differentiated nursing practice. Which of the following most clearly exemplifies differentiated practice?
A) Each nurse performs a role that is commensurate with his or her education and experience
level.
B) Each nurse in the hospital is expected to provide competent care in a variety of different
settings.
C) Nurses demonstrate evidence of continuing education in two or more different specialties.
D) Each nurse in the hospital possesses an ADN or baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Ans: A
Differentiated nursing practice can be defined as the practice of structuring nursing
roles on the basis of education, experience, and competence. It does not necessarily specify the
provision of care in diverse settings, evidence of continuing education, or the possession of a
nursing degree.
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