A Hospital Organization Is Applying for Magnet Status to Show

question 6

Multiple Choice

A hospital organization is applying for Magnet status to show excellence in nursing practice. What components would indicate that the hospital is meeting Magnet principles? (Select all that apply.)

• A) The education budget for nursing has been cut to provide for new laboratory equipment.
• B) On average, 40% of new nurses are leaving within 1 year of hire.
• C) Nurses are active participants on all major hospital committees.
• D) Quality improvement projects are planned and evaluated by nurses.
• E) Patient care outcome data are reported in the annual executive board meeting.

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