Author Question: A hospital nurse has become aware that certain nurses have been offered overtime more often than ... (Read 14 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A hospital nurse has become aware that certain nurses have been offered overtime more often than other, less senior nurses and has brought this matter to the attention of the manager.

The manager, however, has downplayed the nurse's concerns and the practice continues. What action should the nurse take?
A) Confront the nurses who are benefiting from the practice
B) Inform the state board of nursing
C) Follow the hospital's grievance procedure
D) Ask a physician to intervene

Question 2

After distributing a number of rsums and application letters over the past several weeks, a nurse has been contacted by two prospective employers, each of whom is offering an identical wage structure.

Which factor should the nurse prioritize when choosing between the two positions?
A) The size of each work setting
B) The fringe benefits that is associated with each position
C) The presence or absence of friends who work at each site
D) The date on which each job would begin

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Disputes about working conditions and practices can often be resolved through the institution's grievance procedure. Confronting the nurses may not be beneficial and it would be inappropriate and ineffective to involve the state board of nursing or physicians.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Benefits are an important consideration that should have a significant impact on the nurse's choice of workplace. Benefits are likely a more important consideration than friends, the start date, or the size of each facility.