The organization that awards Magnet status would look for environments where which practices are the norm? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Nurses are involved in decision making.
2. Rewards are focused on ideas that save money.
3. Once a decision is made, it stands.
4. Nurses may be asked to work overtime.
5. Nurses are involved in educating the community about health.
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Rationale 1: Magnet status designates organizations that foster independence, autonomy, and creativity among the nursing staff. Nurses are involved in decision making in these institutions.
Rationale 2: Money-saving ideas are not always good for staff or for clients.
Rationale 3: Magnet-status organizations are flexible and encourage autonomy and independence.
Rationale 4: Overtime is sometimes necessary, even in the most well-run facilities.
Rationale 5: In Magnet organizations, staff members are encouraged to be involved in educational activities in the organization and the community.
Global Rationale:
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