Complex care of acutely ill patients is required on a surgical unit, w

QUESTION

Complex care of acutely ill patients is required on a surgical unit, which utilizes differentiated nursing practice as its model of care delivery. The concept of differentiated nursing practice is based on:

a. Licensure status.
b. Experience in the agency.
c. Leadership capabilities.
d. Education and expertise.

ANSWER:

ANS: D
Differentiated nursing practice models are models of clinical nursing practice that are defined or differentiated by level of education, expected clinical skills or competencies, job descriptions, pay scales, and participation in decision making.