A medical-surgical nurse has transferred to the ICU unit and has completed his orientation. After a few weeks the nurse is stressed and requests a meeting with the manager. The manager learns the nurse is not confident of his skills
Which option would be an appropriate option that would benefit the nurse and the unit? 1. Reduce the nurse?s client assignment.
2. Transfer the nurse back to the medical-surgical unit.
3. Provide written instruction regarding the desired unit specific skills.
4. Provide additional weeks to orientation with a focus on skill development.
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Explanation: 1. If staff appear to be under great deal of stress, the manager must help identify the source and
decide how these can be reduced or eliminated. Transferring the nurse to the medical -surgical
unit may add to his stress and is not a win-win situation for both parties. Written instructions
and reducing the nurse?s work load are not addressing the nurse?s concerns or requests.
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