To achieve Magnet status, the nursing staff of a hospital must exhibit: (Select all that apply.)
1. A "client first" mentality
2. Autonomy of personal practice
3. Strong involvement in life-long learning
4. Ability to use "state of the art" technology
5. Strong nurse-health care provider collaboration
6. Clinical competence through earned certifications
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
All provided options are characteristics required of the nursing staff for recognition as a Magnet hospital except for expertise with state of the art technology.
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