A staff nurse is told at orientation that the department has a clinical advancement program in place. On what criterion is advancement usually based?
a. Desire for professional growth
b. Acceptance of peer feedback
c. Advanced application of nursing skills
d. Attainment of an advanced degree in nursing
C
Clinical advancement programs allow the nurse to be promoted and economically rewarded for providing direct patient care. Such programs identify levels of professional development in nursing based on increased critical thinking and advanced application of nursing skills.
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