DescriptionSUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Nurses who have graduated from a college level nursing program and have passed a national licensing exam.REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIESClinical InquiryFollows professional practice standards and guidelines. Questions appropriateness of policies and guidelines; questions current practice; seeks advice, resources, or information to improve patient care; begins to compare and contrast possible alternatives. Assists with development of competence in peers; formally, by precepting new employees, and informally, by sharing knowledge at the point-of-care. Uses self-appraisal performance review and peer review, including annual goal setting, for assurance of competence and professional development to promote s