A nurse manager must consider a number of external variables when preparing the personnel budget and projecting the unit's staffing needs. An external variable to be considered is:
a. Organizational staffing policies.
b. Staffing models.
c. Changes in services that will be offered.
d. Department of Health licensing standards.
D
Licensing regulations of the state can determine staffing models. Staffing regulations can dictate the number of professional nurses required on a unit at any given time.
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a. The cerebrum b. The pons c. The cerebellum d. The cerebral cortex