The nurse manager is in charge of a busy nursing unit.Today the nurse manager is planning to evaluate the work of nurses on the unit.Which of the following actions would help complete this task in an effective manner?
A)Provide feedback as necessary to staff.
B)Verify the tasks are being performed according to standards of practice.
C)Allow nurses to complete all tasks,even if performed incorrectly.
D)Provide directions with clear expectations of how the task is to be performed.
E)Evaluate the performance of the task by the staff.

Question

The nurse manager is in charge of a busy nursing unit.Today the nurse manager is planning to evaluate the work of nurses on the unit.Which of the following actions would help complete this task in an effective manner? 
A)Provide feedback as necessary to staff.
B)Verify the tasks are being performed according to standards of practice.
C)Allow nurses to complete all tasks,even if performed incorrectly.
D)Provide directions with clear expectations of how the task is to be performed.
E)Evaluate the performance of the task by the staff.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The nurse manager should provide directions with clear expectations,intervene if the task is being performed incorrectly,verify that the tasks are being performed according to standards of practice,evaluate the performance of the task,and provide feedback as necessary.Following these steps will help the nurse manager effectively evaluate staff.A task being performed incorrectly should be stopped.It is acceptable to allow growth in skill as long as the task is being done to minimum competency.

The Nurse Manager Is in Charge of a Busy Nursing