According to Current Data What Factors Are Most Directly Related

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to current data what factors are most directly related to the nursing shortage? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Salaries of nurses are competitive with those of other professionals such as teachers.
• B) Only 19% of nurses are minorities.
• C) Overall,nurses are satisfied with their jobs but leave the profession because of fear of contracting fatal diseases.
• D) The employment opportunities for nurses continue to be strong.
• E) Staff nurses are returning to school to obtain certificates to teach nursing.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

This is the amount of net income left after a company has paid out dividends to its shareholders, typically reinvested in the business or held as a reserve.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another company for a price higher than the fair market value of its net assets, representing future economic benefits.

Investment in Subsidiary

A financial stake held by a parent company in a subsidiary, characterized by ownership of more than 50% of the subsidiary's voting stock.

Pre-acquisition Profits

Earnings generated by a subsidiary prior to being acquired by a parent company, often considered in the determination of goodwill or investment value.