Author Question: Much like a politician, a nurse manager must exhibit leadership that inspires and motivates. In ... (Read 17 times)

rachel9 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Much like a politician, a nurse manager must exhibit leadership that inspires and motivates. In which instance is a nurse demonstrating leadership qualities?

a. A staff nurse becomes aware of increased infection rates following cardiac sur-gery. The nurse takes it upon herself to research the possible causes and preven-tion measures and to make suggestions to better protect patients.
b. A staff nurse acts quickly when a cardiac arrest is called on her patient.
c. A staff nurse notifies another staff member that she is being pulled today.
d. A new nurse volunteers to work when another staff member must leave work be-cause her child is ill.

Question 2

How might an employer ease the transition of nursing graduates into the workplace?

a. Allow for increased time to pass between graduation and employment.
b. Assign new graduate nurses to the same unit to increase comfort level.
c. Provide internships or residencies.
d. Eliminate new graduate positions in specialty units.

AmberC1996 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Nurse leaders are interested in changing practice based on evidence.
B Because it is an action taken by nurses as part of the functional structure of the unit.
C Because it is an action taken by a manager.
D Because it is an action taken by nurses as part of the functional structure of the unit.

Answer to Question 2

c

a. Incorrect: This would likely not ease the transition of nursing graduates into the workplace.
b. Incorrect: This would likely not ease the transition of nursing graduates into the workplace.
c. Correct: Employers can ease the transition of nursing graduates into the workplace by offering orientation programs, mentorship programs, internships or residencies, and clinical experiences either using patient simulation or on a special education unit.
d. Incorrect: This would likely not ease the transition of nursing graduates into the workplace.