The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses as developed by the American Nurses Association, how those rights may affect professional practice and why the rights are important for hospitals seeking Magnet status. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- List the seven rights found in the ANA’s Nurses’ Bill of Rights
- Explain how the rights may be used to influence professional practice
- Describe how the rights link to Magnet hospital status
