Which statement by the nurse manager indicates understanding of Magnet status?
a. "Hospitals are granted Magnet status by the National League of Nursing.".
b. "The American Nurses Association grants Magnet status.".
c. "Hospitals are granted Magnet status by the American Nurses Credentialing Cen-ter.".
d. "The National Council of State Boards of Nursing grants Magnet status.".
C
The American Nurses Credentialing Center is responsible for judging whether hospitals achieve Magnet status, which is an American Nurses Association subsidiary. The National League of Nursing accredits nursing programs. The National Council State Boards of Nursing is the national regulatory body for nursing practice and nurse licensure.
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