The charge nurse learns that the staff nurse is having childcare issues; therefore, the charge nurse allows the staff nurse to work a 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. shift.

The staff nurse asks another employer to talk to the charge nurse to explain that they are a valuable part of the team.

The charge nurse places the staff nurse on probation, with the understanding that the next time the staff nurse is late to work it will result in termination.

The charge nurse terminates the staff nurse in accordance with hospital policy so that a new nurse can be assigned to the unit.