Nurse Staffing in Healthcare Decision-Making To make informed decisions about staffing on specific nursing units, it is critical to explore all the factors associated with staffing levels. Nurses or managers…
Workload Variances in Staffing Situations Patient acuity is defined as the categorization of patients according to an assessment of their nursing care requirements (Harper & McCully, 2007). Patient acuity or…
Staffing at an Organizational Level There are typically three categories of staff in nursing units or outpatient clinics: 1. Licensed practical or vocational nurses (LPN/LVN). The scope of the LPN/LVN…
Professional Nursing Practice Models A professional nursing practice model (PNPM) provides the overall philosophy of how nursing in a healthcare organization upholds its role in achieving positive patient and staff…
Workforce, Safety, and Quality Considerations Workforce Management Issues A nationwide nursing shortage has been projected since the late 1990s. An aging population, including the nursing workforce, will increase the strain…
Historical and Political Context of Nurse Staffing Historical Perspectives The evolution of nurse staffing within hospitals is closely linked with the evolution of health care in the United States. Florence…
Nurse Staffing: A Framework for Safe, Quality Care ANA’s Principles for Nurse Staffing The ANA Principles for Nurse Staffing, updated in 2012, were developed to support optimal nurse staffing that…
