A nurse staffing plan takes into account:
a. Specific nurse-to-patient ratios per shift.
b. Participation of nurses in projecting staffing needs.
c. Compensation and benefits for each level of staff.
d. The occupancy load of a unit.
ANS: B
Nurse staffing plans employ nursing judgment and flexibility that is based on acuity, nurse experience, and unit configuration rather than set nurse-to-patient ratios.