Janet Smith is a new employee at the hospital. She graduated from nursing school 5 years ago, passed the NCLEX, and worked part-time in a skilled care facility for a year. Janet has been married and had twin girls 2 years ago. As her supervisor, you have noticed some knowledge and skill deficiencies. For example, she has not started an IV recently and is unfamiliar with many of the medications being given to patients on her unit.

Which of the following are most likely to be helpful?

1) Give her a book on pharmacology 

2) Tell her to contact the local nursing program and sign up for a pharmacology course 

3) Have her spend time in the hospital pharmacy 

4) Make arrangements for her to spend additional time with one of the preceptors 

5) Arrange practice time for her in the hospital skills laboratory 

A. 1 and 2 

B. 3 and 4 

C. 2, 4, and 5 

D. 1, 2, and 3 E. 4 only