Question

The nurse works on a unit that did not have time to fully implement the change process before changing from written time cards to a time clock. What might the nurse experience as a result of this improper preparation of staff nurses?

1. Reduction in overtime and fewer payroll mistakes
2. Effective use of the time clock and reduced staff morale
3. Vandalism to the time clocks and poor morale
4. Effective use of time clocks and complaints at staff meetings

Answer 1

As a result of inadequate preparation for the transition to time clocks, a nurse may experience poor morale, difficulty using the new system leading to errors, and the likelihood of complaints at staff meetings as the change disrupts routines and staff feel undervalued. The correct option is 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a nurse's unit rapidly transitions from written time cards to a time clock without adequate preparation, the nurse might experience several negative outcomes. Since clear timelines for planning and training were not established or followed through, and staff had to sacrifice time from funded projects for this change, the nurses may experience:

The most likely outcome might be a combination of poor morale and complaints at staff meetings, as the new system would disrupt their established routines and could lead to feelings of being undervalued or overlooked in the decision-making process. The correct option is 4.