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mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What is the most significant disadvantage of using hiring bonuses or sign-on bonuses as hiring aids?

1. They attract new nurse graduates.
2. They do not affect wage scales.
3. They discourage current staff.
4. They recognize achievement and experience.

Question 2

A newly hired OB nurse with several years of experience is hired into a higher pay scale than a currently employed OB nurse who has 3 years experience. The manager explains to the nurse that this effect is referred to as:

1. Wage stagnation.
2. Salary compression.
3. Salary acceleration.
4. Wage inadequacy.

maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Sign-on bonuses have an effect similar to salary compression. A sign-on bonus may be a quick
fix for a nurse shortage, but may lead to dissatisfaction and turnover of long -term employees.
A bonus will not affect the wage scale. The bonus does not recognize experience.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Salary compression is the effect of higher starting pay of new nurses resulting in lower salaries
for long-term employees. This is a quick fix to a nursing shortage, but a dangerous strategy,
and it may result in dissatisfaction and turnover of more experienced nurses.