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123654777 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An ICU manager is conversing with a faculty nurse from an area college who has nursing students fulfilling their critical care practicum on the unit.

The faculty nurse asks the manager, Why do nurses join unions? Which of the following are reasons a nurse would join a union? Select all that apply. 1. Low wages and high client-to-nurse ratios
2. Low wages
3. Supervisors working as staff when necessary
4. Supervisors who monitor the working conditions and believe they understand staffing issues
5. Nurse managers who are authoritative in their management style
6. Nurse managers who work as staff and understand the staffs issues

Question 2

An ER (emergency room) nurse manager has offered a 12-hour night shift position to a nurse. The nurse questions the manager regarding union representation of the organization.

The manager informs the nurse the organization is a closed shop organization. The nurse asks for clarification. An appropriate response by the manger would be: 1. A closed shop is an organization in which union representation and collective bargaining practices are
not discussed.
2. It is a term used to describe the collective bargaining practices in this state.
3. It means you are required to join the union if you accept this position.
4. You are required to sign a statement stating you received information regarding union membership.

ryhom · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Low wages are not always the sole reason for job dissatisfaction. Low wages and high client
acuities and ratios may cause a nurse to seek unionization. Supervisors and managers working
and assisting as staff would improve nurse/management relations and assist with
communication. Supervisors who assume they know what the issues are concerning the staff
and those who have an authoritative management style do not allow for a trustworthy work
environment.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 1. Closed shop is a business in which union membership is a precondition of employment.
Discussions regarding collective bargaining are not allowed on company time or site.