Unrest and employee turnover have resulted in a unit being critically understaffed. The human resources department and nurse manager are attempting to recruit new nurses for the unit
How should the history of this unit be presented? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The facts of the history should be presented while maintaining the confidentiality of those involved.
2. The history should briefly be mentioned as "some minor problems with staffing."
3. The history should not be mentioned.
4. The recruiters should focus on the positive work environment of the rest of the facility.
5. Steps being taken to correct problems on the unit should be outlined and explained.
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Rationale 1: The facts should be presented honestly and as completely as possible without breaching confidentiality.
Rationale 2: Unrest and employee turnover cannot honestly be categorized as minor problems with staffing.
Rationale 3: It would not be fair to hire a nurse into this unit without providing some history.
Rationale 4: Focusing on the rest of the facility is not a fair representation of the work environment a nurse could expect on this unit.
Rationale 5: Candidates should be made aware of the problems and what is being done to correct them.
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