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A nurse has accepted the position of vice president in charge of nursing in an organization that has a functional structure.
 
  What issues should the nurse be alert for? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. There may be lack of coordination of services across the different departments in the organization.
  2. Senior nursing managers may be overwhelmed with work and decisions.
  3. There may be unrest because of the high proportion of management positions filled from outside the organization.
  4. There is continual upheaval as the organization responds rapidly to changes in the external environment.
  5. Managers have limited knowledge of general management techniques.

Question 2

Which is an ideal nursing care delivery system for a new RN graduate?
 
  1. Functional nursing
  2. Primary nursing
  3. Total nursing care
  4. Practice partnerships



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Answer to Question 1

1,2,5
Rationale 1: Coordination across functions can be complex and poor in a functional structure.
Rationale 2: Because so many day-to-day operation decisions are made by senior managers in this structure, these people may become overloaded and unable to be efficient in their work.
Rationale 3: Typically, in a functional structure, promotion occurs from within.
Rationale 4: Typically, response to changes in the external environment is very slow in organizations with functional structure.
Rationale 5: Many managers in functionally structured organizations rise up the ranks to their position; there is often very little formal management training.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 1. Practice partnerships allow for two personnel to work together in giving client care. Ideally, a
senior RN can be paired with a novice RN. Functional nursing, primary nursing, and total
nursing care have the RN working more autonomously.



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