Which event would likely improve a nurse's position power within ...

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Which event would likely improve a nurse's position power within an organization?
 
  1. The nurse is promoted to nurse manager.
  2. The nurse is voted most likable as part of a Nursing Day celebration.
  3. The nurse has just graduated from a master's program in nursing.
  4. The nurse's wife has just been elected to the town council.

Question 2

The director of two nursing units is off on medical leave. The morale on these units has decreased over the past year. During the director's absence the chief nurse officer (CNO) notices a marked increase in the staff's morale.
 
  This causes the CNO to be concerned about which factor on these two units? 1. Lack of appropriate staffing when the manager is present
  2. Recognition of the nurse's performance may be lacking
  3. A lack of authentic leadership
  4. The manager may have unrealistic attitudes about staff work levels.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Position power is determined by job description, assigned responsibilities, recognition, advancement, and authority. Being promoted to nurse manager increases position power.
Rationale 2: Likability is associated with referent power, which is a personal power.
Rationale 3: Advancing one's education is more likely to increase knowledge power, which is a personal power.
Rationale 4: Connection power is based on an individual's links to influential people. Connection power is a personal power.
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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Lack of appropriate staffing is not the overriding concern.
Rationale 2: While this may be a part of the problem, it is not the major concern.
Rationale 3: Authentic leadership is required for a healthy work environment. Since the morale on these units has increased in the director's absence, the CNO would be concerned about the manager's leadership style.
Rationale 4: This is not the primary concern.
Global Rationale: