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Hungry! · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Nine characteristics define magnet nursing services. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the program's appraisal process?

a. High quality patient care c. Community involvement
b. Clinical autonomy and responsibility d. High compensation and benefits

Question 2

The Magnet Hospital Recognition Program was created to achieve three major goals. Which of the following is considered a goal?

a. Decrease and attempt to abolish the nursing shortage
b. Pay for performance or higher wages for higher quality work
c. Identify excellence in the delivery of nursing services to patients
d. Drive down the soaring cost of health care in the United States

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

Answer to Question 1

D
Nine characteristics define magnet nursing services: high quality patient care, clinical autonomy and
responsibility, participatory decision making, strong nurse leaders, two-way communication with staff,
community involvement, opportunity and encouragement of professional development, effective use
of staff resources, and high levels of job satisfaction.

Answer to Question 2

C
The goals are to identify excellence in the delivery of nursing services to patients, promote quality in a
milieu that supports professional nursing practice, and provide a mechanism for the dissemination of
best practices in nursing services.