A Nurse Is Giving a Report to the Hospital Nursing

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is giving a report to the hospital nursing counsel on the Institute of Medicine's report: "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health." What broad goals does the nurse report on? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Credentialing will continue to be the best way to advance practice.
• B) Nurses should be allowed to practice to the extent of their capabilities.
• C) Nursing should be included as an equal partner in health care reform.
• D) The nursing workforce is encouraged to attain higher levels of education.
• E) Workforce data collection needs infrastructure to enable meaningful use.

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Definitions:

Corrective Action

Measures taken to identify, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of defects or problems in processes, products, or services.

Actual Performance

The real, observable actions and outcomes produced by an employee or organization as opposed to expected or theoretical performance.

Quarterly Report

A financial statement issued by companies every quarter, detailing earnings, expenses, and net profits over that period.

Control Equation

A mathematical or conceptual representation used to understand or manage the variables influencing a system or process.