A hospital nurse has become aware that certain nurses have been offered overtime more often than other, less senior nurses and has brought this matter to the attention of the manager
The manager, however, has downplayed the nurse's concerns and the practice continues. What action should the nurse take?
A) Confront the nurses who are benefiting from the practice
B) Inform the state board of nursing
C) Follow the hospital's grievance procedure
D) Ask a physician to intervene
Ans: C
Feedback:
Disputes about working conditions and practices can often be resolved through the institution's grievance procedure. Confronting the nurses may not be beneficial and it would be inappropriate and ineffective to involve the state board of nursing or physicians.
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