A nurse is discussing personal seniority with the department manager. The nurse has an adequate understanding of seniority when stating which of the following?
a. "Seniority provides certain rights to those with the highest number of years of ser-vice"
b. "Seniority provides the same amount of vacation time as new hires"
c. "Seniority no longer provides protection in today's economy"
d. "Seniority means that those with the highest number of years of service can be forced to retire"
A
Seniority provides specific rights, which are spelled out in the bargaining agreement, to those who have the highest number of years of service. These rights will differ with each organization.
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