The medical-surgical nursing manager requests a PALS (pediatric ...

[bobthebuilder]

The medical-surgical nursing manager requests a PALS (pediatric advanced life support) certification for the entire units nursing staff.
 
  The staff development nurse informs the manager of performing a needs assessment prior to offering the course. Why should a needs assessment be conducted? 1. To determine the resources available to conduct the course
  2. To determine how many nurses are interested in obtaining the certification
  3. To justify the educational activity and how it relates to the organizations goals
  4. To determine the cost effectiveness of the program

Question 2

The nurse manager is writing annual evaluations for each nurse. In order to promote professional development, it is vital for the nurse manager and nurse to become involved in which activity?
 
  1. Personal organization
  2. Priority setting
  3. Goal setting
  4. Limit setting

[dyrone]

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The first step in the staff development role is to determine the need of the program and how it
aligns with the organizations goals. The availability of resources, who is interested in the
course, and determining the cost effectiveness of the course are considerations but not the first
step in the process.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Personal organization is the result of clearly defined priorities based on well-defined, measurable, and achievable objectives.
Rationale 2: Goals must first be identified and set before priorities can be set.
Rationale 3: Goal setting helps to relate current behavior, activities, or operations to the organization's or the individual's long-range goals.
Rationale 4: Limit setting is trying to keep a person in line and trying to shape behavior.
Global Rationale:

[bobthebuilder]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[carlsona147]

Excellent