The Nurse Manager Is Explaining the Organizational Staffing Policy to a Newly

question 32

Multiple Choice

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 staffing strategies would be included in this policy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) Contracting with outside agency nurses
• B) A decentralized float pool
• C) Using non-licensed personnel as substitutes for nurses
• D) Establishing an internal float pool of nurses who are cross-trained
• E) Developing a float pool of nurses shared with another hospital in the system

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Definitions:

Two-factor Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Herzberg that suggests job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from two different sets of factors: motivation and hygiene factors.

Employee Motivation

The amount of enthusiasm, dedication, and innovation employees contribute to their roles in a corporation.

Herzberg

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Taylor's Scientific

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