Workforce Planning Exercise- HRM Staffing Question- Please list steps in detail, do not copy and past previously posted answers.

A 400-bed hospital in Kansas City, Missouri currently employs 100 nurses (RNs), 10 nursing supervisors, and 3 head nurses (nursing managers). There is one head nurse for every 10 nursing supervisors, but a minimum of 1 head nurse on each of 3 shifts. The hospital operates 24/7. The hospital is building an additional 40-bed wing that will be completed within the next 12 months. Currently, nursing turnover runs at approximately 30% per year; nursing supervisor turnover is 10% per year. Also, based on age and experience profiles, it is forecast that 5 staff nurses and 1 head nurse will likely retire within one year, in addition to those lost through turnover.

A. How many total nurses, nursing supervisors, and head nurses will need to be on staff at the hospital when the new wing opens in 12 months, assuming the hospital wants to retain the same patient care ratio of nurses-to-patients (beds), nursing supervisors-to-nurses, and head nurses-to-nursing supervisors? Round to the nearest whole number.

B. How many nurses, nursing supervisors, and head nurses will have to be hired over the next 12 months to meet the projected staff demands at the hospital? Round to the nearest whole number.

C. What do you see as the challenges in meeting the hospitals staffing requirements for the coming year? What can be done to meet the projected staffing requirements?