A Nurse Manager Has Had Issues with a Marginal Employee

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager has had issues with a marginal employee. Staff members have complained several times to the manager regarding this employee's competence. Which action by the manager would be appropriate?

A) Discuss the issues at a staff meeting and elicit methods to improve morale.
B) Use progressive discipline to manage the employee.
C) Monitor the staff's performance to determine the lack of civility.
D) Terminate the employee's employment.