The nurse works on a unit that did not have time to fully implement the change process before changing from written time cards to a time clock

Question

What might the nurse experience as a result of this improper preparation of staff nurses?
1.
Reduction in overtime and fewer payroll mistakes
2.
Effective use of the time clock and reduced staff morale
3.
Vandalism to the time clocks and poor morale
4.
Effective use of time clocks and complaints at staff meetings

Answer 1

ANS: 3
People can regress to violent reactions, such as damaging the time clock, and be very unhappy with the new process if change is not implemented properly.