The High Rate of Turnover of Nursing Staff Is a Major

question 77

Multiple Choice

The high rate of turnover of nursing staff is a major concern at Briar Mountain Regional Medical Center. Many experienced nurses resist moving into management, but exit interviews indicate that many of the best nurses leave Briar Mountain because they feel they cannot advance in the organization. Which of the following steps would be most efficient in reducing the turnover of nursing staff?

• A) Hiring nurses who are later in their careers, where advancement is less of a concern to them
• B) Offering to pay tuition for nurses who wish to enroll in MBA programs so they are more qualified to take managerial positions
• C) Implementing a dual-career ladder for nurses
• D) Providing retention bonuses and significant pay raises tied to seniority

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