A nurse executive has requested that additional budgetary funds be allocated to support staff seeking a baccalaureate degree in nursing or specialty certification. Which information should this nurse executive provide during discussions of this funding?
A) "Education at the BSN level, when coupled with specialty certification, has been shown to reduce adverse patient outcomes."
B) "Research shows decreased morbidity and mortality of patients when nurses' educational status is beyond minimum licensure attainment."
C) "Practical experience alone is the basis for improved patient outcomes."
D) Higher failure-to-rescue rates
E) "If our nursing staff is educated at a higher level and are certified we will see fewer lawsuits for negligence and malpractice."

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The Answer of A nurse executive has requested that additional budgetary funds be allocated to support staff seeking a baccalaureate degree in nursing or specialty certification. Which information should this nurse executive provide during discussions of this funding?
A) "Education at the BSN level, when coupled with specialty certification, has been shown to reduce adverse patient outcomes."
B) "Research shows decreased morbidity and mortality of patients when nurses' educational status is beyond minimum licensure attainment."
C) "Practical experience alone is the basis for improved patient outcomes."
D) Higher failure-to-rescue rates
E) "If our nursing staff is educated at a higher level and are certified we will see fewer lawsuits for negligence and malpractice."

A Nurse Executive Has Requested That Additional Budgetary Funds Be