A Nurse Manager Overhears a Conversation in Which Staff Nurses

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager overhears a conversation in which staff nurses complain about the evaluation process. One nurse says, "It really is just a waste of time. I get the same raise no matter what I'm rated." Which is the best way for the manager to address this concern?

• A) Lobby administration to implement raises based on merit.
• B) Call the nurse aside and state agreement with the complaint.
• C) Report the episode to the chief nursing officer.
• D) Emphasize the practice development aspects of evaluation.

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