In an attempt to contain the staffing budget the nurse manager may introduce:
1. Advanced practice nurses
2. Cross training of nursing staff
3. Longer work days
4. Nurses with bachelor degrees
Correct Answer: 2
Changes that began as downsizing, or a reduction in staff to save money include: cross training, focusing on the client, streamlining processes using continuous quality improvement, and the increased use of unlicensed assistive personnel.
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