Which Item Below Correctly Describes the U

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which item below correctly describes the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics predictions by 2020?

• A) Positions that historically required registered nurses will be filled by unlicensed personnel.
• B) The job growth rate for RNs will surpass job growth in all other occupations.
• C) The need for hospital nurses will dramatically decrease.
• D) Hospitals will finally achieve the required RN workforce.

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Definitions:

Social Structure

Social structure refers to the organized pattern of social relationships and social institutions that together compose society, shaping behaviors and interactions among its members.

Social Control Theory

A theory in sociology that suggests that people's relationships, commitments, values, norms, and beliefs encourage them not to break the law.

Common Value System

A set of shared beliefs, norms, and values that guide the behavior of members within a society or group.

Mass Incarceration

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