In making a change in hospital policy, which best describes the ...

[j.rubin]

In making a change in hospital policy, which best describes the nursing administrators first priority?
 
  1. Research the options that will work best for the nursing staff and the hospital.
  2. Ensure each nurse is aware of the change and why it is necessary to undertake.
  3. Speak positively of the change to ensure the most buy-in from the nurses.
  4. Encourage the other administrators to choose the option easiest for the nurses.

Question 2

A nurse is working in a unit with several less-experienced nurses. Which attribute displayed by the senior nurse would make her leadership of the less-experienced nurses most effective?
 
  1. Strong belief that the leader is accountable for actions taken by those working on the unit
  2. Authority to carry out actions necessary to move the work of unit staff forward
  3. Efficiency in actions and in words
  4. Ability to inspire the others to commit to the team's goals

[l.stuut]

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. Assessment is always the first action for a nurse in any situation. The other three options are all
interventions and would come after the research phase was complete.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale 1: A leader may have no formal accountability or authority. The manager has that authority.
Rationale 2: The unit manager has the authority. The experienced nurse in this scenario may or may not be the unit manager.
Rationale 3: A leader is not necessarily a good manager and may not be efficient.
Rationale 4: A nursing leader must be a visionary in order to empower others to make needed changes for the good of the group. This leader may or not be the formal leader of the group.
Global Rationale:

[j.rubin]

Excellent

[kusterl]

Great answer, keep it coming