Jeremiah is a nurse with four years of experience on a cardiac sciences unit. He has applied to the intensive care unit for a full-time job. Which of the following is the best predictor of whether Jeremiah will be an asset to the ICU team?
a. past behaviour/work performance
b. information on his résumé
c. character references
d. his academic record
a
a. Correct: The best predictor of future behaviour is generally considered to be past behaviour. If the nurse is not a new graduate, it is good to obtain a reference from the nurse's previous manager(s).
b. Incorrect: While the information on Jeremiah's résumé is useful for the interview process, this is not the best predictor of his practice as a front-line nurse.
c. Incorrect: While character references are useful for the interview process, they are not the best predictor of Jeremiah's work.
d. Incorrect: Jeremiah's academic record is not the best predictor of his practice as a front-line nurse.
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