The hospital administration gives approval to the chief nursing officer to hire clinical nurse specialists in staff positions rather than in administrative positions
A clinical specialist who has staff authority but no line authority typically is able to:
a. Function through influence.
b. Take complete responsibility for the care of clients.
c. Interview and hire staff nurses for designated nursing units.
d. Be granted functional authority to determine standards of nursing care and enforce them.
ANS: A
Staff positions provide support to line positions but have no direct accountability for staff or patient outcomes and therefore function through influence.
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