The Hospital Administration Gives Approval to the Chief Nursing Officer

Multiple Choice

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 patients.
C) interview and hire staff nurses for designated nursing units.
D) be granted functional authority to determine standards of nursing care and enforce them.