Human Resource Management Flashcards

A nurse manager notices that turnover is highest among nurses in their first year of employment. The MOST likely contributing factor is:

Answer: Inadequate onboarding and mentorship support

First-year nurse turnover is most commonly linked to inadequate orientation, lack of mentorship, and poor organizational integration.

Which federal law prohibits wage discrimination based on sex for substantially equal work?

Answer: The Equal Pay Act of 1963

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits employers from paying men and women differently for substantially equal work performed under similar conditions.

An ANM receives a request from a nurse to change shifts to accommodate a religious observance. This request should FIRST be evaluated under:

Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which requires reasonable religious accommodation

Title VII requires employers to reasonably accommodate employees' sincerely held religious beliefs unless it causes undue hardship.

When calculating nurse-to-patient ratios, which factor is MOST important to consider beyond raw numbers?

Answer: Patient acuity and complexity of care needs

Patient acuity determines the actual workload per patient and must be factored into safe staffing decisions beyond simple ratios.

Which of the following BEST describes the role of the ANM in collective bargaining?

Answer: Understand the contract terms and apply them consistently to avoid grievances

ANMs must be knowledgeable about the collective bargaining agreement and apply its terms consistently to prevent grievances.

A charge nurse reports that a colleague was observed falsifying a patient's medication administration record. As ANM, you should FIRST:

Answer: Immediately report the allegation per the organization's chain of command and policy

Falsification of medical records is a serious patient safety and legal issue requiring immediate escalation through proper reporting channels.

Succession planning in nursing management PRIMARILY serves to:

Answer: Identify and develop internal candidates to fill future leadership vacancies

Succession planning ensures organizational continuity by identifying and developing internal talent to fill leadership roles as they become available.