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vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse manager has planned a meeting that all staff nurses have to attend. Which method would most efficiently notify the staff members of the meeting time?

1. E-mail
2. Voice mail
3. Memo
4. Telephone call

Question 2

The staff development nurse is recruiting seasoned nurses from various nursing departments to train as preceptors. During a recruitment meeting a preceptor explains an advantage to the role as transferring clinical knowledge.

The staff development nurse selects nurse preceptors based on their: 1. Ability to transfer knowledge.
2. Ability to assist new nurses in acquiring the knowledge and skills to function effectively.
3. Ability to guide and socialize with other staff in the department.
4. Familiarity with hospital policies and procedures.

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

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: E-mail minimizes time wasted trying to contact individuals and the urgency of the message can be coded.
Rationale 2: Voice mail is time consuming because the caller must place the call. There is also the possibility the person will answer the call, which entails a greater investment of time.
Rationale 3: There is a risk that the memo will be placed where it is not accessible to all staff members.
Rationale 4: A telephone call may lead to socializing and small talk, which are time wasters.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. The ability to transfer knowledge, guide, socialize, and knowledge of hospital policies and
procedures are all characteristics of a preceptor. The ultimate goal is to select preceptors who
will provide the knowledge and training so the new nurse may function effectively.