Empowerment for nurses may consist of three components. Which three of the following components may help nurses become empowered to use their power for better patient care? (Select all that apply.)
A) A state in which a nurse has assumed control over his or her own practice
B) A social relationship between two or more people
C) A workplace that promotes opportunities for growth
D) A nurse's sense of meaning as expressed in values and work role
E) Interdependence of personnel

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Nurse empowerment was defined as a state in which an individual nurse has assumed control over his or her practice, enabling him or her to successfully fulfill professional nursing responsibilities within an organization. Organizational antecedents to nurse empowerment include the "opportunities for mobility and growth and access to resources, support, and information provided within the nurse's work environment." The organizational and individual antecedents lead to psychological empowerment, including a nurse's sense of meaning as expressed in values and work role.

Empowerment for Nurses May Consist of Three Components