The nurse executive wishes to hire nurse managers who embody the ...

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The nurse executive wishes to hire nurse managers who embody the service leadership mission of the organization.
 
  Which specific attributes should this nurse look for in applicants? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The ability to be empathetic to clients and staff
  2. Ability to sustain high energy for long periods of time
  3. Awareness of the needs of clients and the organization
  4. Use of persuasion as a leadership technique
  5. Long history of leadership success

Question 2

Which job behaviors would the nurse executive consider troublesome no matter which unit employed the nurse? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. The nurse made two medication errors today that resulted in poor client outcomes.
  2. A nurse was tardy twice last month due to car trouble.
  3. A manager reports that a nurse used a piece of equipment that had been taken out of service for malfunction.
  4. A nurse did not report to work for 2 days and did not call in the absence.
  5. A physician calls to complain that a nurse was rude.

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Answer to Question 1

1,3,4
Rationale 1: Empathy is a characteristic of a servant leader.
Rationale 2: The ability to sustain high energy is common in many leaders and is not particular to a servant leader.
Rationale 3: An awareness of others and their needs is a characteristic of the servant leader.
Rationale 4: The use of persuasion is characteristic of the servant leader.
Rationale 5: A long history of leadership success is not unique to a servant leader.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4
Rationale 1: Medication errors are serious no matter where they occur.
Rationale 2: This might or might not be a problem, depending on the unit.
Rationale 3: Using malfunctioning equipment is a serious problem, no matter where it occurs.
Rationale 4: Not calling to report intended absence is a serious problem.
Rationale 5: This might or might not be a problem, depending on the situation.
Global Rationale: