What preparations should the nurse manager take when interviewing an applicant?
a. Call references.
b. Develop a strategy.
c. Allow several applicants to arrive at the same time.
d. Attend a meeting to end exactly when the interview is scheduled to start.
B
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A This should not occur unless an offer is being considered and then it should be made only by Human Resources.
B The nurse manager should develop a strategy for asking questions to obtain relevant information about the applicant.
C This is an example of poor planning. The initial interview is usually with the Human Resources nurse recruiter.
D This is an example of poor planning.
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