The importance of performance appraisal and staff development: a graduating nurse's perspective

This paper will discuss the importance of performance appraisal and staff development for graduate nurses. It argues that these strategies assist newly graduated nurses to enhance and consolidate knowledge and practice skills. Further, the net benefit for employers is improved quality outcomes, increased job satisfaction by staff and cost-effective usage of resources. The limitations of performance appraisal and staff development, however, occur when management and staff do not understand the principles of performance appraisal and the need for consultation with staff about staff development activity.