Author Question: The nurse accepts a job working on a unit for a manager who is known to use a laissez-faire ... (Read 34 times)

tth · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse accepts a job working on a unit for a manager who is known to use a laissez-faire leadership style. What expectations will the nurse have about the functioning of this unit? (Select all that apply.)

1.
The nurse will have a great deal of autonomy
2.
The unit often runs out of synchrony with the rest of the facility
3.
Nurses remain in the safety level of Marlow's hierarchy
4.
Staff nurses usually love their nurse manager's efficiency
5.
The manager provides daily guidance and information

Question 2

What types of leadership positions can the experienced LPN potentially obtain? (Select all that apply.)

1.
Director of nursing for long-term care facilities
2.
Charge nurse of long-term care units
3.
Unit manager in the teaching hospital
4.
Shift supervisor in long-term care
5.
Staff educator at the long-term care facility

meryzewe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3
Nurses working for a laissez-faire leader will receive little guidance and work with a great deal of autonomy. Working for a laissez-faire leader results in lack of synchrony with the rest of the organization. This leader generally does not provide mechanisms for the workers to move beyond the safety level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 5
Some unskilled long-term care facilities may promote LPNs to director of nursing. LPNs often act as charge nurse in long-term care facilities. LPNs may be asked to lead the staff education department in long-term care facilities, providing orientation to new employees as well as staff development opportunities.