The impact of the mandated technology use has created change throughout the health care community. How has the Affordable Health Care Act affected nursing?
1. Nursing professionals will spend more time at the computer and less time at the bedside.
2. There will be surge in applications for certified nursing assistant positions.
3. There will be a decreased need for point-of-care nurses.
4. There will be an increased need for nurse informatics specialists.
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Rationale: With the increase in technology, nurses will be part of the development and implementation. Therefore, nurses who understand informatics will be in demand.
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