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nummyann · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Nurse managers have responsibilities to new graduate nurses regarding assisting them in learning how to delegate effectively. Which of the following is not correct regarding nurse manager responsibilities?

a. individuals who coordinate actions and allocate resources to achieve organizational goals
b. follows the Five Rights of Delegation
c. experienced in NAP delegation
d. helps to develop competencies for all staff to gain the ability to delegate

Question 2

When developing a budget that meets the needs of the department, the nurse manager understands that sick time, vacation time, and holiday time are considered which of the following?

a. Productive time c. Direct expenses
b. Unproductive time d. Variable costs

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

Answer to Question 1

D
Nurse managers are nurses who are responsible for certain actions and behaviors according to their designated areas or units. They are responsible for assisting new graduate nurses in gaining the skills and experience required to effectively delegate and act as role models. Some additional responsibilities of nurse managers include: 1) coordination and allocation of resources to achieve organizational goals; 2) following the Five Rights of Delegation; 3) being experienced in NAP delegation; and 4) assisting nursing staff (not all staff) in acquiring the ability to effectively delegate.

Answer to Question 2

B
Unproductive time is when staff is not working; it usually includes sick, vacation, personal, holiday,
and education time. Productive time is when staff is working directly with patient care. Direct
expenses are those expenses that are directly associated with the patient. Variable costs fluctuate
depending on the volume, or census, and types of care required.