A nursing faculty would determine that a student was developing a strong sense of professional identity when the student takes which action?
A) Writes a paper describing nursing as being available to help patients and physicians.
B) Establishes a discussion group to debate interdisciplinary care activities.
C) Starts a letter writing campaign to boycott products advertised by "sexy nurses."
D) Volunteers to serve the community at a free flu shot clinic for the uninsured.

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Nurses who have a strong sense of professional identity work to change perceptions that nurses and non-nurses carry about the profession.Starting a letter writing boycott campaign to protest the use of a negative stereotype of nurses to sell a product is an excellent example of this in action.Although nurses do assist in many different ways, a nurse with a strong professional identity will advocate for a more equitable role for nurses in health care.Establishing a discussion group does not reveal what the nursing student feels about interdisciplinary care and the role of nursing in these activities.Volunteering is a respected and desired activity, but it does not strongly suggest the student's view of his or her professional identity.

A Nursing Faculty Would Determine That a Student Was Developing