The nurse manager is analyzing the historical client population of the unit and determining needed staff when making the next schedule. Which nursing functions would be involved in this decision? Select all that apply
1. Controlling
2. Staffing
3. Directing
4. Organizing
5. Planning
Answer: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5
Rationale:
• Controlling: Controlling is ensuring the task to be accomplished is appropriately executed. The nurse manager must control the desired outcome by ensuring that the necessary staff report to work.
• Staffing: The staffing function is obviously involved, as this is ensuring that adequate staff is available to fulfill the care-taking needs.
• Directing: Directing includes motivating and communication, and so most definitely would be involved in staffing decisions.
• Organizing: The organizing function is involved for the nurse manager, as this function is used to determine which staff members are needed for which particular activity.
• Planning: This function is used by the nurse manager to properly staff the department to accomplish outcomes with a set amount of resources.
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