A Hospital Administrator Is Investigating Why the Turnover Rate Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

A hospital administrator is investigating why the turnover rate is so high and why it is difficult to attract new nursing employees. This problem is likely the result of which of the following situations?

• A) The hospital is in a poorer part of town and offers a great deal of charity care.
• B) The hospital pays about $0.25 per hour less than other hospitals as a starting wage for nurses.
• C) The hospital has a reputation for allowing bullying behavior to occur.
• D) The other hospital in town has a more modern building and campus.

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