The high turnover rate of nursing staff is a major concern at Briar Mountain Regional Medical Center. Many experienced nurses resist moving into management despite having adequate managerial skills and being offered managerial opportunities, but exit interviews indicate that many of the best nurses leave Briar Mountain because they feel they cannot advance in the organization. Which of the following steps would be the most efficient in reducing the turnover of the nursing staff?

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Implementing a dual-career ladder for the nursing staff would be the most efficient in reducing turnover as it addresses the issue of experienced nurses not being able to advance in the organization. This allows nurses to advance in their careers without necessarily transitioning into management roles. Hiring older nurses or offering to pay for MBA programs may not address the underlying issue of career advancement and may not be feasible for the organization. Encouraging encapsulated development is not a commonly known practice, and it is unclear how it would specifically address the issue of turnover.

The High Turnover Rate of Nursing Staff Is a Major