What is the disadvantage to the institution in using external agency nurses?
a. Cost
b. Competency
c. Availability
d. Staff relationships
ANS: A
Agency nurses are very expensive compared with employees. A large percentage of the cost to agencies is the overhead of the agency itself. The other options are incorrect because most agen-cies have diminished this as a factor affecting patient care or job performance.
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