The nurse manager is completing employee evaluations. Which ...

[berenicecastro]

The nurse manager is completing employee evaluations. Which practices should the manager use when doing these appraisals?
 
  Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Appraising staff nurses every 18 to 24 months
  2. Sharing the appraisal with staff nurses verbally and in writing
  3. Requiring the staff nurse to sign the appraisal
  4. Allowing the nurse to make written comments on the appraisal
  5. Advising the nurse of the right to appeal the appraisal

Question 2

Designing a plan to ensure the staff knows about the managers open -door policy is an example of which method of gaining employee cooperation?
 
  1. Rewards and punishment
  2. Interpersonal communication
  3. Organizational power
  4. Personal self-confidence

[aburgess]

Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: A staff nurse should be appraised at least every 12 months.
Rationale 2: The appraisal should be shared with the staff nurses both in writing and face-to-face discussion.
Rationale 3: The nurse should sign the appraisal to indicate that it has been received.
Rationale 4: The nurse should be allowed to make written comments on the appraisal.
Rationale 5: The nurse does have the right to appeal the findings of the appraisal and should be advised of this right.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 1. Communication is the most valuable management skill for motivating and leading an effective
nursing staff. Rewards, punishment, power, and confidence are not always effective in gaining
cooperation of staff.

[berenicecastro]

Wow, this really help

[cdmart10]

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