A New Nursing Manager Is Falling Behind on the Staffing

question 18

Multiple Choice

A new nursing manager is falling behind on the staffing schedule, the monthly budget, and employee evaluations. She says to her director, "I'm working 60 hours per week and I still don't have enough time to do it all." The nursing director suggests which of the following to her?

• A) Setting priorities
• B) Obtaining additional preceptoring.
• C) Scheduling blocks of time for each activity to be accomplished.
• D) Giving up management and returning as a regular staff nurse.

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