Interactive Case Study

2/6/22, 6:27 PM Nurs440: Overstaffing

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Susie, are you sure you want to do that? I think that’s unsafe. We are already on notice from the infection control nurse about the increase of central line infections on the unit. And you were just complaining earlier about having to work short most of the time.

Nancy: Susie, are you sure you want to do that? I think that’s unsafe. We are already on notice from the infection control nurse about the increase of central line infections on the unit. And you were just com plaining earlier about having to work short m ost of the tim e. Grace: I can’t work her m andatory extra shifts. Besides, is it legal for her to do that? Isn’t it against the law to schedule overtim e? I’m going to have to see our union representative. And let’s not forget about m andatory staffing ratios. Susie: Ladies, stop whining. I’m saving for a car, so what if I’m a little tired. I get the job done. They just want a warm body here and I provide that.

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