A new ED (emergency department) manager is preparing for an interview with an experienced registered nurse. The manager is unsure of what types of information to have available for the candidate
Which of the following information should the manager offer? Select all that apply. 1. The number of ED clients seen within the previous month.
2. The types of clients seen within the department.
3. The ED physician?s credentials.
4. The competing ED?s volume within the past year.
1, 2
Explanation: 1. The candidate would want to know the volume and client populations to assess the type of
work environment. The ED physician?s credentials and the competing ED?s volume are not
appropriate questions to ask.
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