A nurse manager has encountered resistance to a planned change. ...

[mwit1967]

A nurse manager has encountered resistance to a planned change. What is one way the nurse can overcome the resistance?
 
  A) Tell the staff that if they don't like it, they can quit.
  B) Implement change rapidly and all at once.
  C) Encourage open communication and feedback.
  D) Let the staff know that the change is mandated.

Question 2

A nurse working on leadership skills should keep in mind which of the following accurate statements regarding leaders?
 
  A) People are born leaders.
  B) Leadership should be approached quickly.
  C) Leaders develop leadership skills in undefined situations.
  D) All nurse leaders began as inexperienced nurses.

[ghepp]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Providing opportunities for open communication and feedback is one way to overcome resistance to change.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Leadership should be approached like any other new role or skill: slowly and carefully. Nursing students and beginning nurses should be prepared with all of the necessary tools or skills before attempting the new role. Initially, nurses develop leadership skills in well-defined clinical situations. With each experience, growth occurs and leadership is strengthened. All nurse managers, nurse administrators, and nursing leaders also began as inexperienced nurses.

[mwit1967]

Thank you!

[ghepp]

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