A nurse manager is composing a vision statement for the organization. The nurse should include which of the following of the four elements of a sound vision statement?
a. It is written down.
b. It is written in the present tense using action words.
c. It covers a variety of activities and spans specific short-term time frames.
d. It balances the needs of providers, patients, and the environment.
C
An effective vision statement will include a range of activities that can be accomplished within a
specified time frame.
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