The newly hired nurse manager is involved in the first budgetary ...

[Jipu 123]

The newly hired nurse manager is involved in the first budgetary cycle since being hired. The manager lists some capital equipment needs and is surprised when they are not available for staff use two months after the request.
 
  What is the reason for this? 1. The equipment was not approved by the manger's supervisor.
  2. The budgetary cycle takes up to 1 year to occur.
  3. The hospital has experienced a downturn in revenue and it not fulfilling promises.
  4. The nurse manager failed to complete the correct request.

Question 2

Which manager statement reflects concern about the most important requirement for today's nurse manager?
 
  1. I am taking a day off tomorrow for my annual physical.
  2. I think this class will help me learn to be innovative.
  3. I am committed to being a good manager.
  4. I feel enthusiastic about our new plans for the units.

[whitcassie]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: There is no indication that the request was not approved, just that it has not yet been filled.
Rationale 2: The budgetary cycle of a large organization typically takes about 1 year to be completed. If the new manager sent in a request for the next budget, it may be 1218 months before the equipment arrives.
Rationale 3: There is no indication that the hospital is not fulfilling budgetary promises, just that the request has not yet been filled.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that the manager made an error, just that the request has not yet been filled.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The most important work of the manager is to stay physically and mentally healthy.
Rationale 2: Innovation is important, but not as important as another factor.
Rationale 3: Commitment is important, but is not as important as another factor.
Rationale 4: Enthusiasm is important, but is not as important as another factor.
Global Rationale:

[Jipu 123]

Excellent

[AngeliqueG]

Great answer, keep it coming