Anecdotal notes: a. Should be completed only when there are ...

[eruditmonkey@yahoo.com]

Anecdotal notes:
 
  a. Should be completed only when there are performance concerns.
  b. Can be used to support and justify fairness in termination discussions.
  c. Are unnecessary if the evaluation instrument is thorough.
  d. Need to be completed at the end of a performance period.

Question 2

An outpatient clinic advertised for RN positions. Before authorizing an open position, the nurse manager should:
 
  a. Review the position description and performance expectations for the opening.
  b. Place an ad in the local newspaper and on the telephone job line.
  c. Review all current applications on file.
  d. Look for employees within the system who might best fill the position.

[kkenney]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Anecdotal notes should be kept consistently throughout the evaluation period and should reflect both negative and positive behaviors if they are to provide an accurate assessment of performance. Anecdotal notes provide documentation to support rating scales and narrative evaluation summaries.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The position description provides the basis for this position within the organization and communicates expectations for the role. When applying for a position, researching the facility and position description will help an applicant gain insight into the organization; therefore, the position description should be current and communicate expectations.

[eruditmonkey@yahoo.com]

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[bulacsom]

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