A nurse has interviewed with the nurse manager for a position and ...

[Jipu 123]

A nurse has interviewed with the nurse manager for a position and is very interested in obtaining it. After the interview, what would be an appropriate action to take?
 
  1. Call the human resources director the following day regarding the selection process.
  2. Call a staff nurse on the unit and inquire whether a decision has been made regarding the candidate.
  3. Send a post-interview thank-you letter the following day.
  4. Call the interviewer every day postinterview until a decision is announced.

Question 2

The nurse manager is writing employee evaluations on the staff. To ensure fairness to the staff nurse, which of the following practices should be avoided?
 
  1. The staff nurse is appraised every 18 to 24 months.
  2. The appraisal is shared with the staff nurse in writing.
  3. The staff nurse is required to sign the appraisal and may write comments.
  4. The staff nurse may appeal an unfair appraisal.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Calling the human resources director the next day is not appropriate.
Rationale 2: It is not appropriate to call the staff nurse.
Rationale 3: Sending a post-interview thank-you letter within 24 hours of the interview to everyone who interviewed is appropriate. The letter should be brief and thank the interview team for the interview and their interest in the candidate, and should mention the candidate's enjoyment of the meeting.
Rationale 4: Calling the interviewer every day is very unprofessional and may hurt one's chances for the position.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. A staff member should be appraised at least every 12 months. Employees need feedback on
their performance. Informal evaluation should take place more frequently than every 12
months. Sharing the appraisal, allowing the staff nurse to write comments, and providing the
ability to appeal the appraisal are all fair in the appraisal process.

[Jipu 123]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ryhom]

Gracias!