A nurse manager is conducting an annual performance of a ...

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A nurse manager is conducting an annual performance of a registered nurse. The appraisal listed several areas for improvement. The manager and the nurse discuss methods in which the nurse can improve performance.
 
  Which action would be appropriate at this time? 1. Reschedule the annual appraisal.
  2. Set a follow-up date to reevaluate the nurses performance.
  3. Set a follow-up appointment in which the nurses peers evaluate the nurses performance.
  4. Have the human resources department conduct the appraisal.

Question 2

A nurse manager has noticed a decrease in morale with the night shift nursing staff. The manager has had numerous complaints regarding a nurse who has worked several hours of overtime in the past month.
 
  The manager realizes the morale issues should be: 1. Addressed in a timely manner.
  2. Communicated to the human resources department.
  3. Investigated regarding the impact of poor performance among the staff.
  4. Addressed by changing the staffing mix on the night shift.

[rachel]

Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation: 1. After having agreed on specific ways to strengthen performance in problem areas, schedule a
subsequent meeting, usually 4-6 weeks after the appraisal interview. A later meeting provides
feedback regarding performance. The annual appraisal will automatically occur next year. The
manager should be the one to conduct a follow-up appraisal since she was the one to critique
and offer methods regarding improvement. Human resources may be contacted to mediate but
they are not able and do not have the knowledge to evaluate the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 1. Poor performance contributes to decreased morale and productivity. The matter should be
addressed in a timely matter but the issue is staff morale. Informing the human resources
department and changing the staff mix may be steps taken at a later date.