An experienced ICU manager is orienting a medical-surgical nurse ...

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An experienced ICU manager is orienting a medical-surgical nurse manager to the organization. Throughout the day the ICU manager has a note pad and pen in her pocket and makes notes.
 
  The new manager inquires as to why the ICU manager is taking so many notes. An appropriate rationale would be that taking notes: 1. Saves time in the long term.
  2. Allows the manager to address issues immediately so they do not escalate.
  3. Is the management style of the person.
  4. Is useful to address issues during shift report.

Question 2

A nurse has been in practice for 14 years and has worked in three different departments in the hospital. The nurse is a member of a professional organization and is considering running for an office next year.
 
  According to Shirey, this nurse is in which career phase? 1. The promise phase
  2. The adolescent phase
  3. The momentum phase
  4. The harvest phase

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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Taking notes allows quick recall and reminds the manager to address issues in a timely
manner so they are not forgotten and addressed quickly. If not addressed quickly, staff may
become lax and the behavior or issue may become status quo. The manager would not provide
information at shift report unless it was urgent or related to client care.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The promise phase is the first part of the career in which building blocks for a long career are laid.
Rationale 2: Shirey does not include adolescence as a phase.
Rationale 3: During this phase the nurse chooses multiple experiences and becomes more visible in the profession.
Rationale 4: During the harvest phase the nurse begins to share experiences and expertise with younger nurses and leaves a legacy for the next generation.
Global Rationale:

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