The professional practice model of an organization illustrates the alignment and integration of nursing practice with which of the following:
a. The mission, vision, and values of the or-ganization and the nursing department
b. The mission and vision of the nursing de-partment
c. The mission, vision, and values of the or-ganization
d. The state nursing code of ethics
ANS: A
The mission, vision, and values of the organization and nursing department are all integral pieces that should be aligned within a professional practice model.
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