Original articleRegistered Nurse Participation in Performance Appraisal Interviews
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Overview of the Study
The purpose of this study was to reach a deeper and different understanding of the performance appraisal interview. In the context in which the study was undertaken, performance interviews occur annually as part of each nurse's professional development program. These are distinguished from progression interviews, which occur when a nurse applies to advance his or her level of practice, and postfamiliarization interviews, which take place 10 weeks after a nurse's initial employment.
The
Study Findings
All of the study participants discussed their most recent performance appraisal, although some recalled previous experiences to highlight an issue relating to the recent interview. Thematic description of the phenomenon is presented under the following headings: fearing the process, feeling let down, and being judged by others. The overarching thematic finding was one of not having expectations met, yet nurses are not calling for the abolition of performance appraisal interviews. They want a
Discussion and Recommendations
This study arose from a concern that performance appraisal, as a mechanism for recognizing and promoting the development of practice, was in fact perceived negatively by most nurses. Those who participated in the study did not believe that performance appraisal interviews assisted their career development; neither did they see the process as an effective means of improving the delivery of care. However, like the nurses in the study conducted by Northcott (1997), they do believe in and want
Conclusion
In the contemporary society, a job for life is no longer guaranteed. Thus, it is prudent, regardless of one's position, to know one's accountabilities and to be able to recognize, articulate, and document one's achievements. There is also a worldwide shortage of nurses, and the professional literature suggests that praise, feedback, and direction are vital not only in terms of professional development but also in terms of job satisfaction and retention of staff.
The findings of this study reveal
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