Week 1

1. Magnet status is being pursued by hospitals across the United States. Which of the following is an important criterion in achieving and maintaining magnet status?A) Staff nurses must understand the research process and use evidence as a basis for practice.B) Staff nurses must be actively involved in generating new nursing knowledge.C) Staff nurses must be included on interdisciplinary research teams studying clinical issues.D) Staff nurses must pass yearly competencies showing knowledge of the research process.