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imowrer

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The nurse manager feels that changing the unit's method of assigning break times would benefit the flow of client care. What should be the manager's first action associated with this idea?
 
  1. Tell the staff that a change is coming, but that it is positive and they should not be worried.
  2. Collect and analyze information about how the current system is working.
  3. Mention in a staff meeting that the current system is causing a lot of trouble.
  4. Identify how the manager would know if the change is benefiting the unit.

Question 2

In order to develop a succession-planning program as rapidly as possible, the management team has elected to divide the processes up among team members.
 
  Which assignments would be expected? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Identify the most important things that managers do.
  2. Find out how much managers in the local area hospitals are paid.
  3. Decide which current nurses would make good managers.
  4. Analyze management training opportunities.
  5. Research generational change theory.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: It is not a good idea to indicate that a change is coming until further planning is completed.
Rationale 2: Assessment is the first step of the change process, just as it is the first step of the nursing process.
Rationale 3: Planting the seed of discontent with the status quo occurs after the problem has been assessed.
Rationale 4: Operational indicators of success are developed when the planning phase is near completion.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4
Rationale 1: This is identification of core competencies and is the first step in designing a succession plan.
Rationale 2: Salary determination is not part of the succession plan.
Rationale 3: Identifying potential recruits is part of a succession plan.
Rationale 4: Providing opportunities for development and growth is a key part of a succession plan.
Rationale 5: This is not a part of succession planning.
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