What has been the impact of managed competition on nursing?
a. Large differential in salary among nurses with an associate degree, bachelor of science degree, and master of science degree
b. Increased registered nurse staffing
c. Increased use of advanced practice nurses
d. Use of licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses as utilization reviewers
ANS: C
Managed competition exists among prepaid providers such as health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, and independent practice associations and leads to increased use of advanced practice nurses as substitutes for physicians and psychologists.
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