A nurse manager has asked other nurses to contribute to the performance appraisal of a newly licensed nurse.

Exhibits

For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with the need for further nurse development related to Time Management, Delegation, or Professional Behavior. Each finding may support more than 1 assessment finding.

Rationale:

A. A client who has Guillain-Barre syndrome requires close monitoring and specialized care due to progressive weakness and potential respiratory issues. This client's care may involve more complex needs that are beyond the AP's scope.

B. A client who has a lumbosacral spinal tumor is likely to have fewer immediate needs related to eating assistance, making this task appropriate to delegate to the AP. The client’s primary concern may be mobility or pain management, but meal assistance is a routine task.

C. A client who has systemic sclerosis may have issues with gastrointestinal motility and swallowing, requiring more careful feeding assistance and monitoring, which should be performed by the nurse.

D. A client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) requires specialized care for swallowing difficulties and respiratory issues, making it inappropriate to delegate meal assistance to the AP.

Rationale:

A. Informing the staff member of her appraisal time for that day prior to change-of-shift report is not ideal as it may disrupt the shift handover process.

B. Scheduling the appraisal interview as early in the shift as possible might not be feasible or considerate, especially if it impacts patient care or the staff member's workflow.

C. Providing the staff member with a copy of the appraisal form in advance is best practice as it allows the staff member to prepare for the discussion and address any concerns or achievements.

D. Providing a chair directly across the desk for the staff member to sit in is not as important as preparing the staff member by sharing the appraisal criteria in advance.