The director of two nursing units is off on medical leave. The morale on these units has decreased over the past year. During the directors absence the CNO (chief nurse officer) notices an increase in the staffs morale.
This causes the CNO to believe these units have an issue with: 1. Appropriate staffing.
2. Recognition of the nurses performance.
3. A lack of authentic leadership.
4. Education.
Question 2
An OB nurse has had multiple client and physician complaints. The manager has addressed these issues several times with the nurse.
In the past year the nurse has had increased overtime to complete the worked shifts documentation, which the manager has also addressed. The nurse has had several verbal and written warnings concerning these issues. The OB physicians have gone to nursing administration regarding the nurses competency on the unit. Which option does the OB manager have at this time concerning the nurse? 1. Voluntary turnover
2. Termination
3. Counseling with human resources
4. Counseling with nursing administration
Galaxies Forming by Combining Smaller Units
Medical assistants are often involved in confidential conversations between the physician and the pa
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
Medical assistant uses a laptop computer for bedside charting.
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.
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