The nurse manager is explaining the organizational staffing policy to a newly hired nurse. The nurse will be scheduled on an as-needed basis. The manager explains this policy is a supplemental scheduling policy
Which other types of staffing would be included in this policy? 1. Outside agency
2. Part-time staff
3. Nurse extender
4. Internal float
1, 2, 4
Explanation: 1. Scheduling staff as needed, part-time staff, and internal float staff are staffing options that are
termed ?supplemental staff.? The term ?nurse extender? is not utilized in the text.
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