Discussion
1. How can aggregate data collected from this facility be used to demonstrate the value of nursing (e.g., a correlation between nurse credentials and patient outcomes)?
2. Analyze how data obtained from all Magnet facilities in the United States can be used to influence national healthcare policy relative to the following issues:
a. The value of nursing care
b. Allocation of resources for specific populations
c. Funding for further education for nurses
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