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genevieve1028 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

A staff nurse requests that the nurse manager promote her from the position of RN-I to RN-II.

The nurse manager explains to the staff nurse that, according to hospital policy, additional experience and time on the job must be achieved before being promoted to that position. In an attempt to circumvent the manager's power, the staff nurse approaches the Director of Nursing and requests a promotion to RN-II. Circumvention of the nurse manager's power can cause which of the following? a. Respect c. Knowledge
b. Tension and conflict d. Positive image

Question 2

Provide two examples of each level of the multi-level framework that reflects politics in nursing.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 3

Some strategies for avoiding time wasters are listed below. Which are correctly defined?

a. Clutter: Keep your work area clear and clean.
b. Interruptions: Break a task into smaller ma-nageable segments.
c. Perfectionism: Become a pursuer of excel-lence, not a perfectionist as you pursue goals.
d. Unplanned phone calls: Use an answering machine or voice mail and set a time to return calls.
e. Procrastination: Organize your papers, open mail over the garbage, and respond, delegate, or throw it out.
f. Casual visitors: Make your environment less inviting, remain standing, and remove the visitor chair.

Pswine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Circumvention of power causes tension and conflict. Circumvention of a person's authority or position
is likely to be perceived as an indication of disrespect or ignorance. Bypassing the person who is
directly responsible for a situation, or who has formal access to the person who is directly responsible,
reflects negatively on nurses who take their concerns to a higher level of authority without working to
resolve issues at a more appropriate level.

Answer to Question 2

Correct answers should include at least two points from each of the following.
o Interpersonal Level
o relationships with patients
o relationships with colleagues
o negotiation
o power in interaction
o Organizational Level
o dominant groups and coalitions in organizations
o institutional policies
o power of the institution
o organizational hierarchy
o External Level
o national/governmental policies
o political action to influence policy

Answer to Question 3

A, C, D, F
A number of time wasters have been identified that can impact an individual's time and attainment of goals. Some of these are: clutter, interruptions, perfectionism, unwanted or low priority jobs, requests for assistance, procrastination, and perfectionism. Some strategies for avoiding some of these time wasters are: 1) Clutter: Keep your work area clear and clean; 2) Perfectionism: Become a pursuer of excellence, not a perfectionist as you pursue goals; 3) Unplanned phone calls: Use an answering machine or voice mail and set a time to return calls; and 4) Casual visitors: Make your environment less inviting, remain standing, and remove the visitor chair.