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daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse supervisor is planning an educational program regarding time-management strategies for the nurse managers. Which of the following program outcomes is the most appropriate regarding the ability to analyze implementation of interventions?

1. The nurse managers will be able to discuss the importance of thinking through process prior to performing the process to ensure maximum time-effectiveness.
2. The nurse managers will be able to identify two tasks that currently are performed by nurses on their units that the nurse managers can perform.
3. The nurse managers will be able to discuss the importance of increasing the number of supervision activities that the nurse managers could perform on their units.
4. The nurse managers will be able to discuss the importance of padding time into their routine meeting schedules to ensure that all topics are covered thoroughly.

Question 2

The nurse manager is performing activities to prepare for annual staff evaluations. The nurse manager has posted a notice on the office door that reads Unavailable.

Which of the following statements by a staff member on the unit indicates the need for further education?
1. The nurse manager has to schedule one day a week in the office that is basically uninterrupted.
2. One of the client's family members fell in our hallway, but I didn't tell the nurse manager because of the sign.
3. I'm glad the nurse manager posts that sign, because I can never remember if it's every Tuesday or every Wednesday.
4. This is when the nurse manager can really get some important things done.

kswal303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

Rationale: The nurse leader must be able to identify tasks that can be consolidated, delegated, or eliminated. One of the best ways to save time is to evaluate how tasks are being performed. Tasks can be made easier and time can be saved when the process is reviewed prior to implementation. The nurse manager who begins to accept responsibility for performing tasks on the unit that could be performed by a staff member is practicing underdelegation, which is a poor use of nurse manager's time. Nurse leaders should try to avoid excessive supervision of staff members because it takes away from the time that could be spent performing more valuable tasks. It is important to set specific times for meetings and to create timed agendas with timekeepers for routine meetings. When routine meetings or tasks last longer than they should, this is an example of work expansion. Work expansion should be identified and eliminated.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

Rationale: It is important for nurse leaders to practice time-control strategies. The nurse manager should schedule uninterrupted time in the office to handle management-specific tasks. The nurse manager can schedule one or two days per week in this way. The information about the nurse manager's office hours must be communicated to the staff members. A very effective and simple way to do this is to post a sign on the office door regarding the nurse manager's need for basically uniterrupted time in the office. The nurse manager must continue to be able to be reached as necessary by staff members who have important messages or issues. The nurse manager should have been notified at the time of family member's fall in the hallway, because this is a serious event.