As a nurse manager, the one activity you should not overlook is:
a. Posting the yearly rotation schedule.
b. Reviewing vacation requests.
c. Scheduling staffing for holidays 6 months in advance.
d. Anticipating staff sick days.
ANS: B
Free time and vacation time are needed for individuals to recharge. If time for work is more than 60% of wake time, or when self-time is less than 10% of wake time, stress levels increase.
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