The proportion of direct care RNs to total direct care nursing staff, expressed as a percentage of RNs to total nursing staff, is called _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
skill mix
Skill mix is the proportion of direct care RNs to total direct care nursing staff, expressed as a percentage of RNs to total nursing staff.
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