While performing a job search, a nurse reviews the list of Magnet hospitals of the American Nurses Credentialing Center because:
a. these hospitals are able to hold on to revenue gained from patient care.
b. nursing longevity, autonomy, and self-governance are important features of these institutions.
c. all RNs have a minimum of a master's degree and are credentialed in the area in which they provide care.
d. these hospitals have the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment such as magnetic resonance imagery.
ANS: B
Correct: Magnet hospitals demonstrate excellence in areas such as low RN turnover rates, adherence to standards of nursing care as defined by the American Nurses Association, and mechanisms in place for staff participation in decision-making.
Incorrect:
a. Salaries are not included as part of the Magnet status.
c. Magnet status does not require that all nurses be master's prepared or certified.
d. Whether a hospital has the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment is not a factor in determining a favorable work environment for nurses.
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