Which ANA Principles for Nurse Staffing standard is applied to staffing?
a. Nurse/patient ratios should be mandated.
b. Clinical competencies of the staff are standardized for all units.
c. Support of the staff nurses must come from all levels of nursing.
d. Experienced nurses should work the day shift because it is the busiest.
C
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A This is not included.
B The ANA recommends that staff competencies be consistent with the level of patient care required.
C The principles presented by the ANA include the importance of support for the staff nurse from all levels of nursing.
D This is not a recommendation of the ANA.
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