To help staff nurses prepare for evidence-based practice, which strategy is NOT appropriate for the nurse manager to recommend?

The correct answer is C: Instituting mandatory writing assignments discussing a chosen best-practice article. This is not an appropriate strategy for the nurse manager to recommend because mandating writing assignments may create resistance and decrease staff engagement. Instead, fostering a voluntary learning environment through options like journal clubs (A), professional association memberships (B), and incentive programs (D) can motivate staff to engage in evidence-based practice without imposing mandatory tasks. Encouraging autonomy and interest-driven learning is more effective than enforcing obligations.