A new graduate nurse has been absent from work on numerous occasions. Each time the unit has been left short staffed, requiring the nurse manager to request a float nurse for the unit
The nurse manager has met with the new graduate nurse regarding the persistent absences and provided the new graduate nurse with both verbal and written warnings. If the behavior continues which action should the nurse manager take next? a. terminate the new graduate nurse
b. suspend the new graduate nurse
c. dock the new graduate nurse's pay check
d. ask the union representative to talk with the new graduate nurse
B
Because the behavior has continued without correction, the nurse manager must take further action.
Since both verbal and written warnings have been given the most likely next step for the nurse
manager to take would be to suspend the new graduate nurse.
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