This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Which statement reflects the most important use of power in nursing? 1. The nurse manager uses ... (Read 195 times)

yoooooman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
Which statement reflects the most important use of power in nursing?
 
  1. The nurse manager uses power when evaluating staff.
  2. The nurse can use power to impact and improve client care.
  3. The nurse uses power in relationships with unlicensed personnel.
  4. The nurse manager can use power to assist newly licensed nurses.

Question 2

A nurse has complained to the human resources (HR) director regarding unfair treatment by the nurse's manager. The nurse describes receiving a written warning, unlike other nursing staff who exhibit similar behaviors but are not reprimanded.
 
  Which concerns would the HR director discuss with the hospital chief nursing officer? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The unusual management styles within the department
  2. Confronting the manager's direct supervisor about allowing this situation to occur
  3. The apparent inconsistencies in discipline within the unit
  4. The potential for litigation that arises from this complaint
  5. The need to terminate this problem employee



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Swizqar

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 357
Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale 1: Using power to evaluate staff is not its most important use.
Rationale 2: The most important use of power is to impact the quality of client care.
Rationale 3: The nurse can use power in relationships with unlicensed personnel, but this is not the most important use of power.
Rationale 4: Using power to assist newly licensed nurses is not the most important way it is used.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

3,4
Rationale 1: This is not just an unusual management style.
Rationale 2: The manager's direct supervisor may be unaware that the incident happened. The supervisor should be apprised of the complaint, but not confronted with an accusation of allowing the behavior.
Rationale 3: There is apparently an inconsistency in discipline that should be investigated.
Rationale 4: If this situation goes to court, the hospital could be found liable for the actions of the manager.
Rationale 5: The HR director should not categorize this employee as a problem until a full investigation of the situation has been conducted.
Global Rationale:




yoooooman

  • Member
  • Posts: 557
Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM


kswal303

  • Member
  • Posts: 316
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

Famous people who died from poisoning or drug overdose include, Adolf Hitler, Socrates, Juan Ponce de Leon, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and John Belushi.

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library