A nurse manager has a strong belief in the value of certification for staff nurses. Unfortunately, only two staff members are certified
How could the manager encourage the remaining staff to seek certification? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Make it a job requirement.
2. Obtain grant monies to fund purchase of materials for certification.
3. Support those who are seeking certification with study sessions and helpful study hints.
4. Work with administration to obtain a salary adjustment for those who become certified.
5. Role-model the behavior by becoming certified.
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: If certification is made a requirement, then the stimulus to attend is not learning, but survival.
Rationale 2: The cost of materials may be a barrier for some nurses.
Rationale 3: Support by management takes down one common barrier to certification.
Rationale 4: A workplace reward, such as a salary adjustment, is a good incentive to become certified.
Rationale 5: The manager should also seek certification.
Global Rationale:
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