- What does the term “understaffing” or “short-staffing” mean?
- What is the ICU nurse–patient ratio in the state you live in?
- List three or more issues identified in the case study video.
- Describe at least two strategies the nurses can implement to address the understaffing on the unit.
- What is your experience witnessing short-staffing during your clinical or work experience? If you do not have this experience, add what organizations, such as the ANA and the NLN, are doing to address understaffing or short-staffing.
1 You are required to number your responses, submit your work as a PDF, and to be detailed and thorough in all your responses. I expect it will
1 You are required to number your responses, submit your work as a PDF, and to be detailed and thorough in all your responses. I expect it will take at least one paragraph to answer each question. Expectations for Written Work 1. Number your responses if the questions/prompts are numbered.