The purpose of this assignment is to plan an operating and staffing budget, which is used in the day-to-day management of healthcare settings. Nurses assume various roles of influence and accountability related to budget planning and management. Operating budget preparation is also related to the institution's strategic planning process that determines organizational goals for the future. This assignment will move your learning a step further by developing a budget where you can apply what you have learned to an actual nursing unit's financial and budgetary management