Clinical ladders for nurses are best used in what circumstance?
a. Horizontal advancement for clinicians who wish to stay at the bedside
b. Vertical advancement for management responsibilities
c. Horizontal ladder for nurses with more than 10 years of employment
d. Vertical ladder for nurses with more than 10 years of employment
A
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A The advantage to the ladder system is that the nurse can remain at the bedside and be recognized for clinical excellence without having to move into management.
B This does not apply to the clinical ladder.
C This does not apply to the clinical ladder.
D This does not apply to the clinical ladder.
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