What is the key difference in the charge nurse and the team ...

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What is the key difference in the charge nurse and the team leaders from the following statements?
 
  1. The charge nurse and team leader have the same responsibilities.
  2. The charge nurse has no responsibilities related to the unit teams.
  3. The charge nurse focuses on the whole unit and the team leader on a team.
  4. The charge nurse is concerned with individual staff and team leaders with groups.

Question 2

Which of The Future of Nursing report recommendations will have an impact on nursing leadership?
 
  1. Associate degree nursing programs should increase by 20.
  2. Nurses who provide direct care are critical and provide leadership.
  3. The rate of completion of the doctoral degree is at a high level.
  4. There should be an increase of 80 in BSN graduates.

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Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation: 1. The charge nurse and team leaders do not have the same responsibilities.
2. The charge nurse has to be aware of teams and their work, and provide overall supervision of team leaders.
3. This is the correct description of the responsibilities.
4. Both charge nurse and team leaders need to consider individuals and groups/teams.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 1. This is not a recommendation.
2. This is not a recommendation.
3. This is not a recommendation.
4. This is a recommendation and is designed to increase nursing leadership by recognizing the need for the BSN as the entry-level degree for nursing.