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WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The hospital administration gives approval to the chief nursing officer to hire clinical nurse specialists in staff positions rather than in administrative positions.

A clinical specialist who has staff authority but no line authority typically is able to:

a. Function through influence.
b. Take complete responsibility for the care of clients.
c. Interview and hire staff nurses for designated nursing units.
d. Be granted functional authority to determine standards of nursing care and enforce them.

Question 2

The chief nursing officer is given the task of reviewing and revising the organization's mission, philosophy, and technology. In reviewing them, the chief nursing officer understands that they should be reflected in:

a. The organizational structure.
b. Line and staff responsibilities.
c. The policies and procedures.
d. Government regulations.

chreslie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Staff positions provide support to line positions but have no direct accountability for staff or patient outcomes and therefore function through influence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The mission statement is an important foundation for the organizational structure and defines technology and human resources required for the organization.