Video Transcript.

Video Transcript
(Introduce the issue and the reason why a GRN faced with the issue needs to bring change)
Advocating for a balanced skill mix is one of the most challenging issues facing GRNs as
they transition during practice primarily because, the current staffing models comprise
inappropriate skill mix that creates workloads and create additional responsibilities for nurses.
Ultimately, GRNs find themselves overwhelmed and dissatisfied with their jobs, and unable to
provide patient centered care. Therefore, to ensure that these challenges faced by GRNs are
mitigated and also promote better patient outcomes, there is need to advocate for a balanced skill
mix.
(3 actions being sure to justify how they will be realistic to a GRN to achieve safe person
centered care)
There are a number of actions that GRNs may undertake to address the challenge of
unbalanced skill mix in their clinical practice. For one, GRNs should attempt to use a clear and
consistent communication strategy as a means to sensitize and emphasize on the holistic benefits
of achieving a balanced skill mix. The implications associated with an unbalanced skill mix such
as increased workloads and added responsibilities can be addressed through proper
communication with the physicians and nurses in their area of practice (Berlin et al., 2014).
GRNs should therefore utilize this communication process to articulate on the benefits of
appropriate skill mix such as establishing clear cut roles and reducing workloads to their
superiors including nurses and physicians.
Secondly, with an already established communication strategy, GRNs should strive to
work together with clinical nurses and nurse administrators on developing staffing solutions.