An emergency department nurse manager is preparing for a ...

[ENagel]

An emergency department nurse manager is preparing for a night-shift nurse's annual appraisal. The manager is apprehensive because there are issues to address regarding rudeness and unprofessional behavior.
 
  How should the manager prepare for conducting this appraisal? 1. Place the evaluation in an envelope with specific details addressing the nurse's behavior and allow the nurse to review it during his or her next shift.
  2. The manager should complete the evaluation and ask a peer to review it and provide feedback.
  3. The manager should arrange a 2030 minute meeting with the nurse to discuss the evaluation privately.
  4. The manager should allow the human resources manager to conduct the appraisal.

Question 2

How might a nurse best influence policies in an organization?
 
  1. Follow the nursing process.
  2. Talk about nurses needs.
  3. Connect with the outside community.
  4. Make an appointment with the administrator.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Placing the evaluation in an envelope and allowing the nurse to review it during a shift is unprofessional and does not allow for dialogue between the nurse and the manager.
Rationale 2: Allowing a peer to review the manager's evaluation of another employee is unethical, unprofessional, and illegal.
Rationale 3: The manager should control the environment in which the appraisal meeting is conducted. The meeting should be private and the manager should allow at least 2030 minutes for the interview.
Rationale 4: The human resources manager may give the appraisal but this does not allow for dialogue and questioning between the manager and the staff nurse.
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Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Given that the political process closely mirrors the nursing process, following it will enable the
nurse to obtain information about stakeholders and those who might assist in policy changes.
Talking about nurses needs with the outside community and/or the administrator will do little
to influence others. In addition, it is important to remember to follow the change of command
when attempting to influence policies in the organization.

[ENagel]

Great answer, keep it coming

[irishcancer18]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it