A nurse manager in ICU works with his staff to develop an appraisal instrument that includes quantitative data and respects standards for an RN working on that unit. This type of appraisal is a:
a. Rating scale.
b. Collaboratively based appraisal system.
c. Narrative instrument.
d. Behaviorally anchored rating scale.
ANS: D
BARS's describe performance quantitatively and qualitatively, and when staff members are involved in the development of these instruments, they are more likely to understand the importance of evaluation for each criterion selected and to have an understanding of their performance expectations.