As a Nurse Who Has Just Assumed a Position as Director

question 11

Multiple Choice

As a nurse who has just assumed a position as director of nursing for a county health department, you are now confronted with the department budget. You have been in management for some time in healthcare organizations. What is the major difference in the county budget?

• A) Budget revenues are larger than for a hospital.
• B) There is dependency on funding from government sources (local, state, federal).
• C) Expenses are greater for the department than for a hospital.
• D) Physician costs are higher for the clinics compared to the hospital staff.

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