Which ANA Principles for Nurse Staffing standard is applied to the organization?
a. Nursing ratios are mandated.
b. The need for documented competencies for all nurses delivering patient care is supported.
c. That nursing budgeted positions are not filled in a timely manner is accepted.
d. The needs of the staff nurse are secondary to the patient's needs.
B
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A It is not included.
B The principles related to the organization are mostly supportive of the nurse.
C It is recommended that these unfilled positions be filled in a timely manner.
D The organization should consider the needs of the nurse as comparable to the needs of the patients.
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