The graduate working in an ICU step-down unit decides to join a professional organization mainly to:
1. Learn about new products on the market.
2. Increase knowledge of hospital policy.
3. Establish networking to provide better client care.
4. Gain an appreciation of the history of nursing.
3. Establish networking to provide better client care.
Rationale:
Networking can help the nurse improve client care by learning techniques that other nurses employ to achieve goals. New products on the market are usually introduced by the hospital, although suggestions could be gleaned from others. Improved client care is the main goal. Other nurses in a network are not likely to inform the nurse regarding hospital policy. The history of nursing is interesting, but would not be the main reason for networking.
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