Author Question: A nurse manager has a strong belief in the value of certification for staff nurses. Unfortunately, ... (Read 75 times)

londonang · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse manager has a strong belief in the value of certification for staff nurses. Unfortunately, only two staff members are certified.

How could the manager encourage the remaining staff to seek certification? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Make it a job requirement.
2. Obtain grant monies to fund purchase of materials for certification.
3. Support those who are seeking certification with study sessions and helpful study hints.
4. Work with administration to obtain a salary adjustment for those who become certified.
5. Role-model the behavior by becoming certified.

Question 2

A medical-surgical nurse manager has been informed by other nursing staff of a nurses lack of certain unit-specific skills. The manager informs the staff the matter will be addressed.

Which of the following would be an appropriate action by the manager? 1. Inform the nursing staff the matter is none of their concern.
2. Address the matter with the staff development nurse.
3. Address the matter during the nurses annual appraisal.
4. Meet with the nurse to discuss the matter and develop a plan of action.

momo1250 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: If certification is made a requirement, then the stimulus to attend is not learning, but survival.
Rationale 2: The cost of materials may be a barrier for some nurses.
Rationale 3: Support by management takes down one common barrier to certification.
Rationale 4: A workplace reward, such as a salary adjustment, is a good incentive to become certified.
Rationale 5: The manager should also seek certification.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 1. Meeting with the nurse to discuss the issues allows the manager to assess what skills are
lacking and develop a plan of action. The matter is a concern for the nursing staff because they
have to work together and provide competent nursing care to the clients. Addressing the
matter with the staff development nurse may occur once an action plan has been determined.
Addressing the matter during the nurses annual appraisal is inappropriate; this type of issue
must be addressed immediately, and client care may suffer as a result of the nurses lack of
competence.