A nurse manager has discussed behavioral and unprofessional behaviors with a nurse
During the performance appraisal the manager addressed these issues and the two nurses have developed a specific plan to address the performance areas that can be strengthened. What should the manager's next course of action be? 1. Take notes of the nurse's behavior during the appraisal.
2. Inquire as to the nurse's perception of the appraisal.
3. Schedule a follow-up session to determine if the nurse has made progress in the areas specified.
4. Schedule the next annual appraisal.
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Rationale 1: The manager should have been taking notes all through the discussion. Notes taken now have a smaller impact.
Rationale 2: The manager should have been checking the nurse's perception of the progress of the meeting throughout the meeting.
Rationale 3: At this point of the interview, the manager should schedule a follow-up session to determine if the nurse has made progress.
Rationale 4: The next annual appraisal will be scheduled closer to the time it will be held.
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