The impact of spiraling health care costs on the nursing profession is demonstrated by the fact that:
a. RN salaries are stagnant.
b. Nurse practitioners are used as primary caregivers for patients with routine health problems.
c. Hospitals are hiring fewer UAPs and more RNs.
d. Nursing schools have had to close due to low enrollment.
B
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A This is not true.
B Advanced practice nurses' roles have changed dramatically, and they are being used for routine health decisions.
C This is not true.
D This is not true.
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