Author Question: Some new options in staffing patterns for nursing units include which of the following? Select all ... (Read 41 times)

OSWALD · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Some new options in staffing patterns for nursing units include which of the following? Select all that apply.

a. 8-hour shifts c. weekend programs
b. 12-hour shifts d. week day shifts

Question 2

To control costs and decrease the money lost from uncharged supplies, the hospital has decided to move to a controlled distribution system for supplies and eliminate the supply room.

This requires the nurses to attend several in-service sessions to learn how to work the new system. The nurses are complaining that they do not have time to learn another thing For change to be successful, it must be accepted by:
A) Administration
B) The persons who will be involved
C) The persons who designed the change
D) The managers

Hdosisshsbshs · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C
In order to attract and retain nursing staff, a number of innovative types of staffing patterns have been developed. Some of these include 12-hour shifts and weekend programs. For example, a nurse could work three 12-hour shifts/week and still be considered an FTE, or work two 12-hour shifts on weekends and be paid at a higher rate and retain status as an FTE. Some of the more traditional staffing patterns are 8-hour shifts and week day shifts.

Answer to Question 2

B