Which licensed practical/vocational nurses (LP/VN) should be most qualified to be promoted to the position of manager of a long-term client care unit? The nurse who:
A) has passed the NFLPN IV Therapy National Certification Assessment.
B) has 4 years clinical experience in gerontology.
C) has earned the respect of his or her coworkers.
D) completed a 3-day seminar in managing a client care unit.
Question 2
A nurse manager works on a busy rehabilitation unit. The nurse notes that the work schedule is due tomorrow, and there are three pages of time requested off for vacations, scheduling needs for education, and personal days she must consider.
She also has to order the supplies and equipment before leaving work today. The facility nursing educator asked the nurse manager to check if all of the staff completed the required safety education; the staff was instructed to drop off the completion form in her door slot. The priority responsibility of the nurse manager should be to:
A) direct client care on a day-to-day basis.
B) order supplies and equipment.
C) be sure staff have completed required safety education.
D) develop work schedules for the staff for the subsequent 6 weeks.
