The nurse has recently assumed the position of chief nurse in a long-term care facility with a record of poor patient care. How should this nurse approach the issue of effective discipline regarding patient care activities?

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Rationale 1: Unless a particular employee is doing something illegal, immoral, or dangerous to patients, it would be better not to fire the employee until the nurse has more information and has set the tone of the care expectations.
Rationale 2: Standards of care should be upheld and communicated to all those providing care.
Rationale 3: Standards of care should be the same for all.
Rationale 4: Progressive discipline is generally the fairest process. It will likely be the most effective in a facility that has not been previously disciplined.
Rationale 5: Consistency is a very important aspect of effective discipline.

The Nurse Has Recently Assumed the Position of Chief Nurse