Some of the nurses at the health care facility have organized a strike due to perceived unfair labor practices. Which of the following statements reflect typical feelings about strikes by the nurses who have chosen not to participate in the strike?
Select all that apply.
1. "I bet our client fall rates will go up again."
2. "They're going to enforce mandatory overtime."
3. "At least we have guidelines for nurse-to-client ratios. They won't give us more clients than we can handle."
4. "It won't take long to hire and train the new crop of nurses."
5. "I don't know how we're going to get all of the required client care completed during the strike."
Answer: 1; 2; 5
Rationale:
• "I bet our client fall rates will go up again." When nurses use a strike as an agent to change labor practices, the nurses who choose not to join the strike are often fearful. They know that staffing is often inadequate and clients are less safe.
• "They're going to enforce mandatory overtime." When nurses use a strike as an agent to change labor practices, the nurses who choose not to join the strike are often fearful. They know that staffing is often inadequate and mandatory overtime can be enforced.
• "At least we have guidelines for nurse-to-client ratios. They won't give us more clients than we can handle." When nurses use a strike as an agent to change labor practices, the nurses who choose not to join the strike are often fearful. They know that staffing is often inadequate. Nurse-to-client ratios are only guidelines, and typically will not be enforced during a strike.
• "It won't take long to hire and train the new crop of nurses." It is very difficult to hire and train new staff members. It takes time and money for the staff members to be trained adequately.
• "I don't know how we're going to get all of the required client care completed during the strike." When nurses use a strike as an agent to change labor practices, the nurses who choose not to join the strike are often fearful. They know that staffing is often inadequate, unlicensed personnel are often utilized in different ways, and clients are less safe. It is difficult to complete required client-care activities with fewer nurses.
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