Which actions diminish the image of power for nurses? Note: ...

[tfester]

Which actions diminish the image of power for nurses? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Wearing a crisp, clean uniform
  2. Addressing colleagues in endearing terms
  3. Using power plays to achieve goals
  4. Aggressively advocating for clients
  5. Accepting orders without question

Question 2

A hospital is experiencing a high nursing turnover rate. One manager suggests offering sign-on bonuses to fill positions.
 
  Why would the nurse executive veto this suggestion? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Sign-on bonuses only attract newly licensed nurses.
  2. The bonus schedule adversely impacts the current salary schedule.
  3. Current nurses can be discouraged by this program.
  4. Sign-on bonuses do not recognize achievement and loyalty.
  5. Sign-on bonuses do not attract enough nurses to make it worth the time to set them up and advertise them.

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Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Appearance can add to or detract from power.
Rationale 2: The nurse should be professional in all encounters. Using endearing terms is not professional.
Rationale 3: Power plays are attempts to diminish or demolish the opponent. The use of power plays is inappropriate.
Rationale 4: The nurse should be assertive, not aggressive.
Rationale 5: The nurse should not accept orders at face value. The nurse should never implement an intervention without knowing why the intervention is being done, that it is appropriate for the particular client, and what the outcome of the intervention should be.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

3,4
Rationale 1: Sign-on bonuses are attractive to many nurses, both newly licensed and experienced.
Rationale 2: Sign-on bonuses do not affect the current salary schedule.
Rationale 3: Nurses currently working at the facility can be discouraged when newly hired nurses are given big amounts of money just for taking the job.
Rationale 4: Sign-on bonuses are awarded just for taking the job. They do not recognize such attributes as experience, achievement, and loyalty.
Rationale 5: Sign-on bonuses can attract a significant number of applicants and are a quick fix for shortages.
Global Rationale:

[tfester]

Excellent

[peter]

Great answer, keep it coming