In reviewing the job description of a nurse manager,the staff members become aware that a nurse manager's role is complex.Which of the following duties are required of a nurse manager? (Select all that apply.)
A) Responsibility for nursing benchmarks.
B) No responsibility for knowledge of staffing benchmarks.
C) Responsibility for planning staffing of unlicensed assistive personnel only.
D) Preparing a unit budget.
E) Changing staffing plans on the basis of service needs.

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A nurse manager has a complex role that involves various duties, including responsibility for nursing benchmarks, preparing a unit budget, and changing staffing plans on the basis of service needs. In addition, they are also responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels for both licensed and unlicensed personnel. Therefore, options B and C are incorrect as they do not reflect the comprehensive nature of a nurse manager's role.

In Reviewing the Job Description of a Nurse Manager,the Staff