The charge nurse receives repeated requests by staff for more weekends off than policy allows. The charge nurse understands that in order to be an effective leader, one must maintain a healthy relationship with the staff. Which is the best method for the charge nurse to address the request?

Give weekends off only to those persons who have been there the longest

Reduce the staffing pattern to only what's needed on weekends so that requests can be granted

Call a meeting and remind staff that a charge nurse cannot change hospital policy

Using the hospital policy, prepare a schedule that is fair to all staff