Which Option Would Reflect Best Practice When a Nurse Manager

Multiple Choice

Which option would reflect best practice when a nurse manager is preparing to do a performance appraisal for an annual review of a staff nurse?

A) Provide anecdotal notes immediately prior to meeting with the staff nurse so that the recollections are easy to retrieve.
B) Arrange to meet with the staff nurse in the middle of his or her scheduled shift.
C) Limit feedback provided so as to expedite the task,as most evaluations tend to make individuals uncomfortable.
D) Discuss plans for professional growth.