Chapter 20 - Nursing Management – StaffingStaffing TableYour job is to fill in the following chart or at least describe what assignments each person will have during the day shift today. This is normallyMary’s job, but you are helping her out since she will probably be pretty busy today. The charge nurse usually only takes one or two patients alongwith the rest of their duties, but since she will be with a new grad and an LPN, you are anticipating that she will be busy. Is her being busy soundlike a reasonable projection? It will be your choice what type of staffing model you utilize such as primary, team or modular nursing.Mary, RN(Charge Nurse)Mary has been anRN for 7 years andhas worked inseveral differentunits throughout thehospital.John, RN(New grad)John has been anurse for only onemonth.Sarah, LPN(LPN)Sarah has been anLPN for the past 3years and has notdone her IVcertification course.
