Identify the primary purpose for the development of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project.
A)Increase the number of students in nursing programs
B)Shift nursing education to a more medical model due to the increased client acuity
C)Focus nursing education on competencies to reduce the number of medical errors
D)Decrease the number of Associate Degree nursing programs

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The primary purpose for the development of the QSEN project is to focus nursing education on competencies to reduce the number of medical errors. It emphasizes six competencies that are necessary for nursing: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics.

Identify the Primary Purpose for the Development of the Quality