How Organizations Can Help Drive Down Labor Costs
Nursing skill mix is an important consideration in the design of nursing department staffing as hospitals and health systems continue to face critical staffing shortages. Having an adequate mix of nurse roles, from registered nurses (RNs) to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistants (NAs), can enable organizations to configure the appropriate nurse staffing mix where each role performs at the top of their license and delivers the highest quality care.