Which nurse has legitimate leadership authority in the organization? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Staff nurse
2. Nurse manager
3. Case manager
4. Quality improvement coordinator
5. Education specialist
2,3
Rationale 1: Staff nurses are not seen as having legitimate leadership authority. Staff nursing is not a management or leadership role.
Rationale 2: Nurse managers have legitimate authority conferred by the organization and described in job descriptions.
Rationale 3: Case managers have legitimate authority conferred by the organization and described in job descriptions.
Rationale 4: The leadership of the quality improvement coordinator is informal and stems from the nurse's knowledge.
Rationale 5: The leadership of the education specialist is informal and stems from the nurse's knowledge.
Global Rationale:
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