Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

A facility with fewer than _____ residents in need of skilled nursing care shall have at least one RN (who may be the DON) on duty as charge nurse every daytime tour of duty.

1. 30

2. 45

3. 50

4. 60

The correct answer is: 30

In Wisconsin, according to the regulations for nursing homes, a facility with fewer than 30 residents in need of skilled nursing care must have at least one Registered Nurse (RN) on duty as the charge nurse during each daytime shift. This requirement ensures that there is a qualified RN present to oversee and manage the nursing care provided to residents in smaller facilities. Having an RN on duty helps maintain the quality of care and ensures that residents' complex medical needs are properly addressed.