Title: The Role of Strategic Planning in Avoiding Crisis for Nurse Managers Strategic planning is a crucial process for nurse managers to effectively manage their departments and avoid going from crisis to crisis. It involves setting clear goals, identifying potential challenges, and

Discuss two methods of how strategic planning can help nurse 
managers avoid going from crisis to crisis. What are long-range plans also 
called? Why do organizations have long-range budgets? What is the focus of a 
long-range budget? Give three examples of what type of activities program budgeting is
used. Discuss two ways zero-base budgeting (ZBB) is useful. What are pro forma financial statements? Describe two of their roles in a business plan.
**All references must be evidence-based, peer-reviewed journals, articles, or books 
published within the last 5 years.