Author Question: The nurse manager holds a regular Wednesday meeting with the charge nurses on the unit. There is no ... (Read 51 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse manager holds a regular Wednesday meeting with the charge nurses on the unit. There is no new information to discuss this Wednesday. What should the manager do?

1. Hold the meeting so that the charge nurses do not feel that the meetings are not important.
2. Hold the meeting, but only meet for 10 minutes instead of the usual 60 minutes.
3. Reschedule the meeting for Thursday.
4. Cancel the meeting.

Question 2

Several months ago, the nurse accepted a management position in the neurological care unit. The nurse has been very challenged and stressed and is unsure the position change was the correct choice. What should the nurse do now?

1. Give proper notice and go back to the previous position.
2. Discuss the matter with the director of the unit.
3. Discuss the matter with staff nurses on the unit.
4. Take a few days off to think about the situation.

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

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: There is no reason to hold a meeting that is not necessary.
Rationale 2: Holding a meeting that lasts only 10 minutes is a waste of the nurses' time.
Rationale 3: There is no reason to reschedule a meeting if there is no information to discuss.
Rationale 4: If there is no reason to hold a meeting, it should be canceled.
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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Leaving the position without discussing it and thinking about it is not the correct choice.
Rationale 2: Discussing the matter with the director will allow the nurse to assess progress and obtain feedback and assistance in managing the stress of the job.
Rationale 3: Discussing the matter with coworkers is not a good idea as the manager must appear confident and sure in the role.
Rationale 4: The nurse may need to take a few days off to consider options, but this should not be done as a single intervention.
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