When applying for a management position, the nurse should ask about the goals and plans of the hospital. Strategic plans must be developed around
a. the mission statement.
b. patient population.
c. staff input.
d. infection rates.
ANS: A
The strategic plan of an organization must comply with the mission statement. The other factors are incorrect because although they may influence the overall plan, the plan can never stray from the mission statement.
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