Author Question: A nurse manager has scheduled several on-the-job instruction sessions. Why would the nurse choose ... (Read 73 times)

maychende · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse manager has scheduled several on-the-job instruction sessions. Why would the nurse choose this format? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. It is very cost-effective.
2. Travel expenses are minimized.
3. The professional educators used are experts in adult learning.
4. Transfer-of-learning issues are eliminated.
5. The learners are motivated to learn.

Question 2

The local hospital has recently been acquired by a larger hospital corporation. The nurse manager encourages staff to attend the next unit meeting by hanging a poster announcing the new wage scale and benefits package will be discussed.

This is an example of: 1. Referent power.
2. Information power.
3. Legitimate power.
4. Connection power.

phuda · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: On-the-job instruction is one of the most cost-effective methods.
Rationale 2: When training is on-the-job there is no need to leave the facility campus.
Rationale 3: No professional educators are necessary.
Rationale 4: Since the nurse is learning while doing the skill or procedure, there is no issue with transfer of learning.
Rationale 5: Since the nurses are learning something they are actively doing, they are motivated to learn.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 1. The nurse manager possesses information that employees desire. The only means of getting the
information is through the manager. The others are not applicable in this situation.