Author Question: An experienced nurse has recently taken a position on a telemetry unit in the local hospital. After ... (Read 157 times)

HCHenry · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An experienced nurse has recently taken a position on a telemetry unit in the local hospital. After 2 weeks on the job, he finds that the staffing is not what was discussed during his employment interview with the nurse manager.

Which approach would be most appropriate for the nurse to take? a. Give 2 weeks' notice and begin seeking employment at another hospital.
b. Discuss the situation with the nursing manager who interviewed him.
c. Talk to other employees about the staffing situation.
d. Notify the charge nurse that this was not what was explained to him prior to em-ployment.

Question 2

Statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics show that the leading cause of death in the United States is a result of which one of the following?

a. Accidents
b. Cancer
c. Diabetes
d. Heart disease

qytan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The nurse should discuss the situation with the nursing manager who interviewed him before quitting. Perhaps there is a temporary problem affecting staffing that could explain the situation. If after this discussion it is believed that the staffing is not now or ever will be as it was relayed to him in the interview, then he should seek employment elsewhere.

Answer to Question 2

D