At Orangetown Hospital, the nursing department is developing a mission

QUESTION

At Orangetown Hospital, the nursing department is developing a mission statement for nursing. Which would be a suitable mission statement?

a. “Nursing provides services for patients admitted to Orangetown Hospital.”
b. “To participate fully in the professional services offered by Orangetown Hospital.”
c. “To lead by the lamp; services for seniors.”
d. “At Orangetown, the nursing department provides caring services that recognize the diversity of clients and promote optimal health with clients through partnership, education, and interprofessional collaboration.”

ANSWER:

ANS: D
A nursing mission statement within an organization needs to establish the reason for nursing within the organization and lays out relationships with clients, the community, and other disciplines.