An ICU manager learns that the current staff are tired of working overtime. Which option should the manager take to influence the staff?s morale?
1. Pull nurses from other nursing units.
2. Rotate day shift staff to night shift positions temporarily.
3. The manager should work some of the open shifts.
4. The manager should hire a staff nurse consultant.
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Explanation: 1. Pulling nurses from other units may not be an option since the OB department is a specialized
nursing unit. Day shift nurses typically have more seniority than night shift nurses. Requiring
day shift nurses to work night shift may cause an increase in nurse turnover. The manager has
already consulted with HR and has learned that staff are tired of the overtime. Decreasing the
amount of overtime and the manager?s ability to work alongside staff will affect morale.
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