During performance appraisal interviews, Joanne's nurse manager notices Joanne's excitement when she talks about how she has helped patients on a rehab unit understand the complexities of their regimens
When Joanne's nurse manager asks her about her career path plans, Joanne says that she wants to become a nurse administrator. The best response to Joanne would be: a. "Nursing administration is rewarding. What experiences would help you along this path?"
b. "You do not appear excited about nursing administration. Unless you are excited by that career path, I wouldn't advise going in that direction."
c. "You seem to find teaching others very rewarding. Have you considered that as a possible career path?"
d. "You are too inexperienced to consider administration. Work for a few years, and then consider administration."
C
Joanne evidences excitement about teaching patients, and although administration could be a re-warding path for her, education might be a better option for her to consider. Looking at job as-pects that are rewarding is helpful in determining which career direction to pursue.
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