Seth is hired as the nurse manager for a surgical unit. After a year, the hospital reorganizes, and his position is lost. In leaving the unit, it is important for Seth to:
a. Engage in clarifying why the hospital did not state its expectations for the unit at the time of hiring.
b. Hire a lawyer to represent his interests during this unexpected role transition.
c. Seek counseling to deal with his shock and anger.
d. Negotiate a reasonable settlement.
D
When role transition occurs as a result of restructuring, the unit manager should request and ne-gotiate reasonable compensation and assistance, even if it is not offered initially by the employer.
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a. $1,000 to $9,000 b. $10,000 to $40,000 c. $50,000 to $80,000 d. $90,000 to $150,000
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1. antibiotic 2. antihypertensive 3. estrogen replacement 4. anticoagulant
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a. "I have been eating more salads and other green, leafy vegetables to prevent con-stipation." b. "I have been using acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead of aspirin for pain." c. "Instead of a safety razor, I have been using an electric shaver." d. "On hot days, I make sure to drink at least two quarts of water."