Why is it necessary for nurses to obtain certification?
a. To assure competence at an advanced level
b. To verify minimal competency levels of practice
c. To create a network for nurses to collaborate
d. To make it difficult to become a nurse
A
The purpose of certification is to assure the public that nurses who claim to be competent at an advanced level have had their credentials verified through examination.
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1. Passive. 2. Assertive. 3. Aggressive. 4. Demeaning.
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