The Newest IOM Report Was Published in 2010 and Included

question 13

Multiple Choice

The newest IOM Report was published in 2010 and included which of the following recommendations for the nursing profession?

• A)Increase collaboration of nurses with the health-care team,increase bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)and doctorally prepared nurses,and increase nursing leadership at each level of the profession.
• B)Reimburse RNs who acquire certification in their specialty area,increase staff nurse-to-patient ratio in acute care institutions,and provide employee paid malpractice insurance for every staff nurse.
• C)Identify more cross-training units for more efficient use of RNs in each institution,apply for Magnet status to increase consumer interest in agency,and provide nurses a patient written report card on their performance.
• D)Require all acute care institutions to provide 100% tuition reimbursement for associate degree nurses to obtain a BSN,perform patient satisfaction surveys weekly,and collaborate 100% with academic nursing programs.

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