Reviews and Rationales (Nursing)

Chapter 1 – Creating a culture of care 1.2.3.4.5.A staff nurse plans to interview for the position of Pediatric Nurse Manager. In self- reflection, the nurse concludes which emergent workforce attributes are pertinent for this position? Select all the apply. a. Democratic orientation b. Type A personality c. Commitment d. Stoicism e. Charisma After a nurse manager notes leadership characteristics in one of the charge nurses, the nurse manager provides the charge nurse with guidance and leadership development courses. This nurse manager is using which concepts to improve the workforce? Select all that apply. a. Charisma b. Development c. Mentorship d. Improvement e. Fairness The vision statement of a healthcare system is: “Provide quality, cost effective care to clients in our region.” The nurse manager best demonstrates this vision statement by: a. Instituting a cost-center checklist containing the units direct care costs to assist charge nurses b. Instituting care maps for clients with diabetes c. Purchasing fewer personal items and eliminating office supplies. d. Providing a series of in-services dedicated to cost containment A nurse leader has the authority to assign beds on all the units, transfer clients, and respond to “codes”. This nurse leader functions in which roles? a. Unit manager b. Supervisor c. Chief operating officer d. Charge nurse A nurse manager plans quarterly in services to enhance clinical competence of the staff. The nurse would report the outcomes of these in services to which of the four councils that set policies for shared governance? a. Nursing practice b. Quality improvement c. Education d. Management