The nursing unit has experienced high stress and a higher than ...

[sarasara]

The nursing unit has experienced high stress and a higher than normal turnover rate. The manager asks a longtime member of the nursing staff to analyze the manager's job performance. What is most likely the reason for this request?
 
  1. The manager is questioning his or her leadership style and its effectiveness.
  2. The manager is required to ask for input on his or her personal job evaluation.
  3. The manager is attempting to show concern about unit conditions.
  4. The manger is inquiring about other leadership styles the nurse has encountered.

Question 2

During hospital orientation the staff development nurse is introduced to the newly hired registered nurses. A nurse inquires as to the staff development nurses role. Which of the following would be an adequate description of the role?
 
  1. My role is to provide programs so you obtain the education needed to perform your job.
  2. My role is to provide education.
  3. Staff development nurses offer higher levels of education for nursing staff.
  4. A staff development nurse is another term for nurse manager.

[dantucker]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: This nurse manager is in a stressful situation. Assessing whether his or her management or leadership style is helpful or appropriate allows the manager to enhance his or her performance. It is likely that this nurse is questioning his or her effectiveness in the role and is asking for the opinion of an experienced nursing colleague.
Rationale 2: The evaluation process may require this input, but the rest of this scenario points to another answer.
Rationale 3: The manager is not likely to be just trying to show concern.
Rationale 4: The manager has asked the nurse to critique the manager's style, not about other styles.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. A staff development nurse provides skills and knowledge necessary for staff to perform at an
expected level. The staff development nurse is to provide education but also allow for the
nurse to develop skills. The type of education provided will vary depending on the
individuals needs. A manager may participate in staff development but typically this is a
unique role in an organization.

[sarasara]

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[dantucker]

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