Which understanding about leadership would help the LPN/LVN become a more skillful leader?
a. Leaders in nursing are appointed by management to accomplish organizational goals.
b. Leaders rarely take risks and virtually never make mistakes.
c. Leaders have little confidence in themselves until they develop a power base.
d. Leaders see change as challenging and providing opportunities for improving quality of care.
ANS: D
The only accurate statement is that leaders see change as challenging and providing opportunities for improving quality of care.
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