Author Question: The nurse manager is explaining the organizational staffing policy to a newly hired nurse. The nurse ... (Read 124 times)

armygirl · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse manager is explaining the organizational staffing policy to a newly hired nurse. The nurse will be scheduled on an as-needed basis. The manager explains this policy is a supplemental scheduling policy.

Which other types of staffing would be included in this policy? 1. Outside agency
2. Part-time staff
3. Nurse extender
4. Internal float

Question 2

The nurse manager is analyzing the client population of the unit and determining staffing levels when making the next schedule. This is an example of which type of principle?

1. Staff related
2. Organizational related
3. Client related
4. Patient care unit related

cswans24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4
Explanation: 1. Scheduling staff as needed, part-time staff, and internal float staff are staffing options that are
termed supplemental staff. The term nurse extender is not utilized in the text.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 1. Patient care unit is a principle in which the staffing is based on the client acuity and nursing
care hours per day. Staff-related principles focus on the clinical competencies of the nurses
practicing in that area. Organizational-related principles reflect values and planning to fill
staff positions in a timely manner. There is not a client-related principle.