The CEO of the hospital approaches the chief nurse with a request ...

[saliriagwu]

The CEO of the hospital approaches the chief nurse with a request that the nurse act as the primary change agent in the implementation of a new hospital-wide policy. Why would the nurse be a good choice for this assignment?
 
  1. Nurses thrive on transition and work best in such circumstances.
  2. Nurses are role models for reacting positively to change.
  3. Nurses routinely interact with multiple disciplines.
  4. Nurses are always acting in the client's best interest.

Question 2

An organization has changed its performance appraisal process and is conducting training for managers.
 
  What topics should the trainer include in the agenda for this session? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. What a reasonable job performance should look like
  2. How to conduct a disciplinary meeting
  3. How to complete the evaluation form
  4. How to give the employee feedback on evaluation
  5. Use of anecdotal notes

[Madisongo23]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: It is hard to prove that nurses thrive on transition.
Rationale 2: Nurses have not always reacted positively to change.
Rationale 3: Nurses are client advocates who routinely interact with multiple disciplines in the provision of quality care.
Rationale 4: Nurses do act in the client's best interest, but this option is not as strong as another.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The manager must be able to differentiate reasonable job performance from unreasonable job performance.
Rationale 2: Discipline is not a part of the evaluation process.
Rationale 3: The evaluation form becomes a part of the employee's permanent file and is legally discoverable. It must be completed accurately and completely.
Rationale 4: Feedback is important and must be offered and documented.
Rationale 5: Anecdotal notes or critical incident notes are a vital part of the evaluation process.
Global Rationale:

[saliriagwu]

TYSM

[raenoj]

Excellent