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iveyjurea

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on: Jul 8, 2018
A nurse manager in the ICU works with his staff to develop an appraisal instrument that includes quantitative data and respects standards for an RN working on that unit. This type of appraisal is a:
 
  a. Rating scale.
  b. Collaboratively based appraisal system.
  c. Narrative instrument.
  d. Behaviorally anchored rating scale.

Question 2

During a performance appraisal, Joanne, the nurse manager, indicates that Alysha has difficulty mentoring students on the unit. Alysha responds that this is not her responsibility. In responding to Alysha, Joanne needs to consider:
 
  a. Alysha's level of confidence.
  b. Whether mentoring is included in the position description.
  c. Whether mentoring is an essential component of the position description.
  d. Whether mentoring can be accurately observed and measured.


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jgranad15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARSs) describe performance quantitatively and qualitatively.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Employees must have clear role expectations, clearly understand what is expected of their performance, and understand the ramifications of not meeting those expectations. Position descriptions provide written guidelines detailing the roles and responsibilities of a specific position within the organizational context.


iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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