A hospital is experiencing a high nursing turnover rate. One manager suggests offering sign-on bonuses to fill positions. Why would the nurse executive veto this suggestion? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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1. Sign-on bonuses are attractive to many nurses, both newly licensed and experienced.
2. Sign-on bonuses do not affect the current salary schedule.
3. Nurses currently working at the facility can be discouraged when newly hired nurses are given big amounts of money just for taking the job.
4. Sign-on bonuses are awarded just for taking the job. They do not recognize such attributes as experience, achievement, and loyalty.
5. Sign-on bonuses can attract a significant number of applicants and are a quick fix for shortages.

A Hospital Is Experiencing a High Nursing Turnover Rate