Author Question: Nursing research has indicated that the foundation for becoming a nursing leader is the ability to: ... (Read 59 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Nursing research has indicated that the foundation for becoming a nursing leader is the ability to:

a. Write effectively.
b. Speak two or three languages.
c. Focus on day-to-day priorities.
d. Think futuristically.

Question 2

As a team, you and the staff have determined that there is a need to reduce medication errors on your unit. Together, you developed the questions that you would like addressed and searched the literature for relevant research studies.

Based on the evidence, you suggested a change to your practices and now are involved in implementation of these changes. Today, there was a major study released that would significantly change what you have decided to do. What are you and your staff experiencing?

a. Compression complexity
b. Distress
c. Information lag
d. Technology advancement

ultraflyy23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Whether you are a leader, a follower, or a manager, being able to visualize in your mind what the ideal future is becomes a critical strategy. A vision can range from that of an individual to that of a group or to a whole organization.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
This situation exemplifies complexity compression, a term that means many changes are happening almost simultaneously and before one practice can be firmly implanted in our minds, we are already addressing some other new change. This compression can be distracting or useful.