After a newly hired director of nursing has reviewed the ...

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After a newly hired director of nursing has reviewed the hospital's strategic plans, she develops a timeline for achieving those plans. The new leader is:
 
  a. Not expecting that novice leaders will have a vision.
  b. Demonstrating mistrust of the abilities of her staff to implement the plans.
  c. Instituting deadlines against which the performance of staff will be evaluated.
  d. Translating a global document into realistic plans for nursing.

Question 2

The director of nursing has been observing staff interactions in a 20-bed coronary care unit. Based on her observations, which of the following staff members is an obvious leader?
 
  a. The unit secretary who knows everyone's business
  b. The chief nursing officer who is in charge and is responsible for nursing services
  c. The chief cardiologist who admits the largest number of patients and brings in more revenue than any other physician
  d. The staff nurse who persuades other staff members to practice by making evidence-based decisions

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Followers need three things from leaders: direction, trust, and hope. Developing timelines for the strategic plan involves translating a vision into reality and being able to communicate a vision meaningfully, which is an example of a leader's influencing behavior.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Leaders are those who do the best job of sharing their vision of where the followers want to be and how to get there. It is the ability to inspire others to bring a vision (such as evidence-based decision making) to reality and is not necessarily tied to status or information flow.