System: WMSN
Workload Management System for Nursing
The Workload Management System for Nursing (WMSN) is a management tool used to assess
nursing personnel staffing based on patients' nursing care needs. Nurses classify
patients according to an assessment of their nursing care needs for the next 24 hour
period and determine the total number of nursing care hours (NCH) a unit's patients
will require. This system provides solid factors to begin planning for patient care.
It is important to note that the strength of the WMSN is knowing its capabilities and
limitations. The WMSN cannot stand as a single method for determining staffing
requirements but when used properly, the WMSN can provide a good starting point for
assessing the staffing needs of your unit.
