A nurse is assessing the competency of a group of orthopedic care nurses. This nurse is most likely functioning within which of the following roles of the professional nurse?
1. Nurse educator
2. Acute care
3. Nurse manager
4. Parish nurse
Nurse educator
Rationale: The ultimate goal of a nurse educator is to ensure quality patient care by providing education to patients and nurses and assessing the competency of those who practice. Acute care nurses practice in the hospital setting. Nurse managers coordinate and ensure the delivery of quality nursing care in their area of responsibility. Parish nursing concentrates on the population of a church and the members of the congregation.
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