A nurse on the unit is heard saying, "I am not going to document that I used four catheters to start that IV; it doesn't matter anyway." What action can help the staff nurse understand the financial budget goals of the unit?
a. Have the nurse work in payroll for a week.
b. Enroll the staff in continuing education units (CEU) for personal finance.
c. Ask the nurse to represent the unit on the budget planning committee.
d. Make the nurse responsible for monitoring all disposable equipment and supplies.
ANS: C
Correct: Participating on the committee will give the nurse ownership of the unit's budget and will provide insight into the unit's budgetary goals.
Incorrect:
a. Having the nurse work in payroll would not help the nurse understand the intricacies of budgeting.
b. A personal budget may have some aspects of a unit budget but will not help the nurse understand the unit budgetary goals.
d. Keeping a log will not help the nurse integrate the concept of accountability in budgeting.
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