The staff development educators require that all nurses attend an annual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)update even though the American Heart Association only requires revalidation of knowledge and skill every two years.When asked by a participant why this is a necessary,which response by the staff development educator is appropriate?
A) "Since this is a mandatory requirement that is not used on a daily basis, we need to assess your skill annually."
B) "We are required to provide a minimum number of contact hours in order to maintain our certification as educators."
C) "Your nurse manager requires this. If you disagree, you should speak directly with the manager."
D) "Why don't you want prove you can perform this mandatory requirement of your position?"

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A) The assessment of learning needs is the first step in the professional development process. Nurse leaders assess for knowledge and skill deficits and plan staff education and training programs to meet regulatory and accrediting body standards, such as the mandatory competency of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. There are no minimum number of contact hours required to maintain certification as a staff educator. The other two responses are inappropriate and do not address the question by the attendees.
C) The assessment of learning needs is the first step in the professional development process. Nurse leaders assess for knowledge and skill deficits and plan staff education and training programs to meet regulatory and accrediting body standards, such as the mandatory competency of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. There are no minimum number of contact hours required to maintain certification as a staff educator. The other two responses are inappropriate and do not address the question by the attendees.
D) The assessment of learning needs is the first step in the professional development process. Nurse leaders assess for knowledge and skill deficits and plan staff education and training programs to meet regulatory and accrediting body standards, such as the mandatory competency of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. There are no minimum number of contact hours required to maintain certification as a staff educator. The other two responses are inappropriate and do not address the question by the attendees.

The Staff Development Educators Require That All Nurses Attend an Annual