A nurse manager is conducting an annual performance of a registered nurse. The appraisal listed several areas for improvement. The manager and the nurse discuss methods in which the nurse can improve performance
Which action would be appropriate at this time? 1. Reschedule the annual appraisal.
2. Set a follow-up date to reevaluate the nurse?s performance.
3. Set a follow-up appointment in which the nurse?s peers evaluate the nurse?s performance.
4. Have the human resources department conduct the appraisal.
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Explanation: 1. After having agreed on specific ways to strengthen performance in problem areas, schedule a
subsequent meeting, usually 4-6 weeks after the appraisal interview. A later meeting provides
feedback regarding performance. The annual appraisal will automatically occur next year. The
manager should be the one to conduct a follow-up appraisal since she was the one to critique
and offer methods regarding improvement. Human resources may be contacted to mediate but
they are not able and do not have the knowledge to evaluate the nurse.
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