Which of the following individuals or groups influence how institutional goals are determined by the organization?

a. Staff nurses
b. Patient care coordinators
c. Vice president for nursing
d. Board of directors


ANS: D
It is appropriate for the board of directors and top administrators to set institutional goals and objectives and for the vice president of nursing to set the goals and objectives for nursing. Staff nurses and patient care coordinators help set goals and objectives for the unit.

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