A hospital has achieved Magnet status. Which indicators would be consistent with this type of certification?
a. There is stratification of communication in a directed manner between nursing staff and administration.
b. There is increased job satisfaction of nurses, with a low staff turnover rate.
c. Physicians are certified in their respective specialty areas.
d. All nurses have baccalaureate degrees and certification in their clinical specialty area.
ANS: B
Magnet status is a certification offered by the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) in which hospitals apply based on designated criteria that consider nurse job satisfaction, staff patterns, strength, quality of nursing staff, and open communication. It is not based on physician status. Although the expectation is that at least 80% of the nurses will have baccalaureate degrees, most hospitals that achieve Magnet status have 50% of RNs at that level. Also, certification is not required for all nurses at this point. The expectation with Magnet status is that nurses will continue to expand their knowledge by earning additional degrees and certification.
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