We do not use weekender programs or agency. We do have some per diem nurses. And as I said, we seldom (very seldom) need to use mandatory overtime. Usually someone is looking to pick up extra time,...
We seldom use mandatory overtime. The only time I have had to do this with my staff (I'm a unit manager) is when too many of their coworkers call off and I can't find anyone to replace them. And...
We have the same problem on my tele unit. The docs want to admit non-cardiac patients for "close observation". However, our unit is configured the same as med-surg so it's not as if the patients...