A senior registered nurse (RN) was assigned to serve as preceptor for

QUESTION

A senior registered nurse (RN) was assigned to serve as preceptor for a new RN for 6 months. By the end of the first month, the nurse manager observed the senior RN talking harshly to the new RN.

The best action of the nurse manager to reduce horizontal violence would be to:
a.
Ignore the senior RN’s actions
b.
Assign a senior licensed practical nurse to serve as preceptor for the new RN
c.
Mentor the new RN
d.
Validate assumptions and perceptions before drawing conclusions

ANSWER:

ANS: D
One practical solution to reduce horizontal violence is to validate assumptions and perceptions before drawing conclusions.