An important aspect of managing the costs on a unit is to plan accurately for staffing needs. Nurse managers use staffing plans to:
a. Assign staff on the unit on a daily basis.
b. Ensure that days off are planned for the staff.
c. Outline the number of individuals by classification on a per-shift basis.
d. Predict the numbers and classifications of float staff needed to augment regular staff.
ANS: C
A nurse manager needs to manage financial resources by developing staffing plans.