What are some of the current issues creating conflict related to nursing?
A. Budget constraints do not allow increases in nursing salaries.
B. There is increased specialization by professional nurses.
C. Nurse staffing has decreased while unlicensed assistive personnel have increased.
D. Nurses as educated professionals are demanding a share in decision making.
E. Signing bonuses and recruiting new graduates are used to maintain nursing staff.
F. Third-party reimbursement is available for advanced practice nurses.
ANS: A
C, D, E, F
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