A nurse who had advanced to assistant nurse manager was demoted ...

[jwb375]

A nurse who had advanced to assistant nurse manager was demoted back to staff nurse last month. The manager gives the nurse low-acuity client assignments. The nurse is efficient, unhappy, and bored.
 
  The nurse's response is most likely related to which phenomena? 1. Low self-esteem
  2. Low morale
  3. Mismanagement
  4. Underutilization

Question 2

A nursing manager of the medical-surgical unit is applying principles of equity theory toward rewarding the staff. Which of the following would the manager consider a reward for exceptional job performance? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Education
  2. Prestige
  3. Experience
  4. Ability
  5. Effort
  6. Satisfaction

[Kingjoffery]

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale 1: If this situation is not changed, low self-esteem may result.
Rationale 2: If this situation is not changed, low morale may result.
Rationale 3: It is difficult to be certain if this is a situation of mismanagement from the information provided in the question.
Rationale 4: Being underutilized or not having much responsibility may be seen as stressful by a person who is a high achiever or who has high self-esteem. Currently this nurse is likely experiencing being underutilized.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

2, 6
Explanation: 1. Prestige and satisfaction are rewards. Education, experience, ability, and effort are job
contributions by the employee.

[jwb375]

TYSM

[mjenn52]

Excellent