A newly hired nurse is asked to serve on a committee formed to recruit and retain nurses. At the committee meeting, the nurse learns that:
a. older nurses are being encouraged to retire so that younger, more efficient nurses can practice.
b. Magnet hospitals are able to attract nurses with sign-on bonuses and flexible work hours but fail to retain nurses because insufficient autonomy over professional practice is provided.
c. multitasking is seldom desired by the younger generation of nurses.
d. many younger workers are less concerned with longevity and are willing to change institutions to achieve professional advancement and flexible work hours.
ANS: D
Correct: The emerging workforce, ages 18 to 35 years, has compensation expectations that differ from those of previous generations. This younger generation prefers to work in an outcomes-based environment, where pay is based on achievement or merit, not on longevity.
Incorrect:
a. Older nurses are actually being recruited to stay in the employment arena to improve patient outcomes. Research advancements in ergonomics and workload have made early retirement less appealing.
b. Magnet hospitals definitely retain nurses by offering professional practice autonomy.
c. The younger generation is very adept at multitasking and at using technology.
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