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What is considered the greatest challenge to most health care organizations today?
What is considered the greatest challenge to most health care organizations today?
What primarily influences the retention of nursing staff within an organization?
What primarily influences the retention of nursing staff within an organization?
Which factor does NOT affect the recruitment of nursing staff?
Which factor does NOT affect the recruitment of nursing staff?
What event has contributed to the current nursing shortage?
What event has contributed to the current nursing shortage?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding recruitment?
Which of the following statements is true regarding recruitment?
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What is one effective way to maintain an adequate employee pool?
What is one effective way to maintain an adequate employee pool?
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How does the economy impact nursing shortages?
How does the economy impact nursing shortages?
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Why is diversity in nursing staff important?
Why is diversity in nursing staff important?
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What is a key defect in interview processes that managers should be aware of?
What is a key defect in interview processes that managers should be aware of?
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What is a critical tip for applicants during an interview?
What is a critical tip for applicants during an interview?
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Which of the following topics is illegal for interviewers to inquire about?
Which of the following topics is illegal for interviewers to inquire about?
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What does pedagogy primarily focus on?
What does pedagogy primarily focus on?
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Which key characteristic is NOT part of Senge's Model of Learning Organizations?
Which key characteristic is NOT part of Senge's Model of Learning Organizations?
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According to Knowles' work, what is essential for trainers when working with adult learners?
According to Knowles' work, what is essential for trainers when working with adult learners?
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What does andragogy emphasize in the education of adults?
What does andragogy emphasize in the education of adults?
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Which best describes systems thinking in the context of learning organizations?
Which best describes systems thinking in the context of learning organizations?
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In the assessment of staff learning, which aspect is NOT typically measured?
In the assessment of staff learning, which aspect is NOT typically measured?
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What is a primary goal of collective learning in an organization?
What is a primary goal of collective learning in an organization?
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What is the primary advantage of team nursing?
What is the primary advantage of team nursing?
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Which nursing model requires one primary nurse to oversee patient care throughout their stay?
Which nursing model requires one primary nurse to oversee patient care throughout their stay?
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What is a key goal of disease management programs?
What is a key goal of disease management programs?
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Which factor can affect staffing needs in healthcare settings?
Which factor can affect staffing needs in healthcare settings?
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What role does a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) primarily play?
What role does a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) primarily play?
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What is a disadvantage commonly associated with primary nursing?
What is a disadvantage commonly associated with primary nursing?
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In modular nursing, what is the primary benefit of dividing a nursing unit into smaller sections?
In modular nursing, what is the primary benefit of dividing a nursing unit into smaller sections?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between disease management and case management?
Which statement best describes the relationship between disease management and case management?
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What does the nurse navigator model primarily assist with?
What does the nurse navigator model primarily assist with?
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What potential pitfall exists with team nursing implementations?
What potential pitfall exists with team nursing implementations?
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What does a 'staffing mix' refer to in a healthcare setting?
What does a 'staffing mix' refer to in a healthcare setting?
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What does the term 'closed unit staffing' signify?
What does the term 'closed unit staffing' signify?
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What is the primary advantage of self-scheduling for nurses?
What is the primary advantage of self-scheduling for nurses?
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Which aspect is crucial for safe staffing in healthcare facilities?
Which aspect is crucial for safe staffing in healthcare facilities?
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What is a challenge associated with staffing and scheduling policies?
What is a challenge associated with staffing and scheduling policies?
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What does 'mandatory overtime' imply for nursing staff?
What does 'mandatory overtime' imply for nursing staff?
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Why is it important for managers to be aware of patient acuity?
Why is it important for managers to be aware of patient acuity?
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What is a common characteristic of scheduling policies in healthcare?
What is a common characteristic of scheduling policies in healthcare?
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What is a primary reason that scheduling in nursing is particularly challenging?
What is a primary reason that scheduling in nursing is particularly challenging?
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Which type of staffing allows unit managers to have more control over scheduling decisions?
Which type of staffing allows unit managers to have more control over scheduling decisions?
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What scheduling option allows nurses to choose their work hours while fulfilling job responsibilities?
What scheduling option allows nurses to choose their work hours while fulfilling job responsibilities?
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What is often a benefit of centralized staffing?
What is often a benefit of centralized staffing?
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Which staffing option generally leads to higher staff satisfaction when guidelines are adhered to?
Which staffing option generally leads to higher staff satisfaction when guidelines are adhered to?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of decentralized staffing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of decentralized staffing?
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What is the likely impact of increasing nursing care hours and having a better staffing mix?
What is the likely impact of increasing nursing care hours and having a better staffing mix?
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Why are fair and uniform staffing and scheduling policies important in nursing?
Why are fair and uniform staffing and scheduling policies important in nursing?
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Study Notes
Total Patient Care Model
- Nurses assume responsibility for all patient care needs during their shift.
- This method is sometimes called the "case method".
- Commonly used in hospitals and home health agencies.
- Diagram: Charge nurse → caregiver → patients
- Mostly seen in ICUs and ERs.
- Disadvantage: Requires adequate nurse preparation, and experience may be lacking.
Functional Method of Nursing
- Tasks are divided and assigned to different personnel.
- Evolved after World War II.
- Uses relatively unskilled workers trained for specific tasks.
- Example: One nurse administers medications, another provides treatments.
- Advantages: Efficient task completion, quick care, little confusion about responsibilities
- Disadvantages: Fragmentation of care, potential for overlooking patient priorities.
- Ex: Nursing homes.
Team Nursing
- Extensive communication with licensed and unlicensed personnel required.
- Team members collaborate, contributing special expertise.
- Allows for diverse skills and knowledge.
- Disadvantages stem from poor implementation, not the philosophy.
- Structure: Charge nurse → team leader → nursing staff → patients
Modular Nursing
- Dividing a nursing unit into smaller sections or modules.
- Each module has a team of nurses and other staff assigned.
- Method of nursing care delivery across geographical locations.
Primary Nursing/Relationship-Based Nursing
- Primary nurse plans and monitors care for patients from admission to discharge.
- One primary nurse is assigned for a patient's entire stay at the hospital, coordinating with other staff.
- Optimal mode of organizing patient care, especially for diverse skill mixes.
- Job satisfaction is typically high; however, implementation can be difficult.
Disease Management Programs
- Aims to address common, chronic illnesses efficiently, across diverse treatment settings.
- Encompasses comprehensive, integrated approach to care and reimbursement.
- Focuses on optimum cost-effective care for groups, not individual patients.
- Ideal choice for common, high-cost chronic illnesses.
Nurse Navigators
- Support services for patients and families navigating complex health care systems.
- Help patients understand their care and resources.
Clinical Nurse-Leaders (CNLs)
- Experienced nurses with advanced degrees and clinical leadership roles.
- Oversee clinical settings, manage microsystems of care, and implement quality improvement strategies.
- Responsible for specific groups of clients within units.
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Explore the various nursing care models, including Total Patient Care, Functional Method, and Team Nursing. Understand their advantages, disadvantages, and applications in healthcare settings. This quiz will test your knowledge on the structure and effectiveness of different nursing approaches.
