The hiring process to fill a nursing position has been slowed because the human resources department is involved in a recruitment effort for laboratory positions. A staff nurse says, "Why do we have to wait on HR? Why can't we just hire a nurse?" What rationale does the nurse manager provide for waiting until HR can be involved in filing the nursing position?
A) "HR makes all the final hiring decisions. I just suggest the candidate I would like to have to fill the job."
B) "HR will screen the applicants for us so we don't waste time interviewing people who are not qualified."
C) "HR makes certain that we are not doing anything illegal as we interview for this position."
D) "We can't hire a nurse until HR has done a criminal background check."
E) "HR has to check to be certain that the applicant has a valid license before we can offer the job."

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HR is involved in the hiring process to ensure that candidates are pre-screened for qualifications (B), to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (C), to conduct necessary background checks (D), and to verify professional credentials such as licenses (E).

The Hiring Process to Fill a Nursing Position Has Been