When a nurse is able to work effectively in more than one care area (e.g., general medical-surgical, and cardiac care unit), the nurse is said to be
a. cross-trained.
b. flexibly assigned.
c. nursing intense.
d. skill mixed.
A
In an attempt the make the most effective use of available personnel, nurses may be cross-trained to work skillfully in two or more specialty care areas. A skill mix is the ratio of RNs to LPNs and assistive personnel to deliver the highest quality care while controlling cost.
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