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To practice as a nursing informatics specialist, what must the nurse accomplish first?
 
  a. Pass the NCLEX exam.
  b. Be actively involved in research.
  c. Demonstrate practice by working for a minimum of 2 years in an intensive care unit.
  d. Achieve certification from the ANCC.

Question 2

Another type of technology currently being used in hospitals is the Automated Nurse Staffing System. What is the advantage of this system to the patient?
 
  a. Reduces health care costs by predicting supplies needed
  b. Determines staffing based on acuity of patients
  c. Determines staffing based on cost of pa-tient care
  d. Determines order of being floated



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Certification is required to practice. A nurse must accomplish this prior to certification. The other options don't apply.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Staffing is based on the amount of care required by the patients with this system. The other op-tions are not part of the points the system provides.



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