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Professional Nursing Roles and Responsibilities
Professional Nursing Roles and Responsibilities ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is asked to cover a colleague's shift but already has prior commitments outside of work.
What action should the nurse take to demonstrate professionalism?
May be seen as unprofessional and may negatively impact patient care and the team.
Demonstrating professionalism in this situation involves prioritizing patient care and teamwork. By agreeing to cover the shift and rescheduling personal commitments, the nurse shows a commitment to the nursing profession and the well-being of patients. It also promotes a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Lacks open communication and may strain professional relationships.
Can be done in addition to agreeing to cover the shift, but it should not be the only action taken to demonstrate professionalism in this situation.
Agree to cover the shift and reschedule personal commitments.
Demonstrating professionalism in this situation involves prioritizing patient care and teamwork. By agreeing to cover the shift and rescheduling personal commitments, the nurse shows a commitment to the nursing profession and the well-being of patients. It also promotes a collaborative and supportive work environment.
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Option a (declining the request and prioritizing personal commitments) may be seen as unprofessional and may negatively impact patient care and the team.
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Option c (informing the colleague without explanation) lacks open communication and may strain professional relationships.
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Option d (discussing with the supervisor) can be done in addition to agreeing to cover the shift, but it should not be the only action taken to demonstrate professionalism in this situation.