A staff nurse has demonstrated the ability to be competent as a ...

[geodog55]

A staff nurse has demonstrated the ability to be competent as a participant in surveillance and investigation activities. What skills would you expect that nurse to possess? Select all that apply.
 
  a. The ability to identify appropriate data sources
  b. The ability to communicate effectively using written reports
  c. The ability to collaborate with community agencies
  d. The ability to create a budget

Question 2

Nurses should be cognizant of microeconomics because:
 
  a. Nurses are often the ones to allocate resources to solve a problem.
  b. Nurses are often involved in federal policy making.
  c. Nurses should know about microeconomics in order to deliver quality patient care.
  d. Health care supplies can be very costly and nurses must use them wisely.

[Kdiggy]

Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
The staff nurse must have analytic assessment skills, communication skills, and community di-mensions of practice to be a participant in surveillance and investigation.

Answer to Question 2

A
Nurses often allocate resources, design, plan, coordinate, and evaluate community-based health services.

[geodog55]

Excellent

[triiciiaa]

Great answer, keep it coming