After a nurse is terminated, what action can the nurse take to minimize the emotional and professional scarring that results from dismissal?
a. See a recruiter
b. Have a termination party with the staff
c. Begin seeking a new job
d. Seek help from the outplacement counselor
ANS: D
Being terminated initiates stress and can be quite devastating. Outplacement counseling can help reduce the related personal and professional scarring that inevitably results from being dismissed.
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