Interpret the meaning of the statement, We need to measure the ...

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Interpret the meaning of the statement, We need to measure the marginal revenue product of nursing care.
 
  1. The profession of nursing must set the amount of revenue each nurse can produce.
  2. The profession of nursing needs to establish the clinical and economic contributions of nurses to patient care.
  3. The profession of nursing should identify how much output nursing can influence.
  4. The profession of nursing should research the future demand for nurses.

Question 2

Which statement, made by a beginning nursing researcher, indicates understanding of the status of research into the value of nursing?
 
  1. There are numerous studies on the value of nursing. I think I want to do something more unique.
  2. Since hundreds of studies have been done on the value of nursing, I think I will choose to replicate one of them for my first project.
  3. Everyone is so interested in proving the value of nursing, but the research done to date has been of poor quality.
  4. Because many people are calling for research to support the value of nursing, I think that would be an interesting study.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: This statement is not calling for a quota that each nurse should produce. This statement is closer to a measurement of the marginal product of labor.

Rationale 2: Marginal revenue is the additional revenue generated. This statement calls for research into how nurses contribute to both the clinical care of patients and to the healthcare revenue stream.

Rationale 3: This is closer to a measurement of the marginal product of labor.

Rationale 4: In order to impact demand for nurses, nursing should demonstrate the clinical and economic benefits of employing nurses.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The value of nursing is an area that is under-researched and would be a rather unique study for this research student.
Rationale 2: There is research into the topic of the value of nursing, but there are not hundreds of studies to choose from for replication.
Rationale 3: Excellent and valuable research does exist on this topic, but more needs to be done to support nursing's value.
Rationale 4: There are research studies into demonstrating the value of nursing, but there is a need for more studies. This is the statement that reflects the best understanding of the call for research.
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