Which strategy is best for the newly licensed nurse who wishes to develop power in the organization?
1. Develop a "can do" attitude and reputation.
2. Develop rapport with other staff members by joining in on complaint sessions.
3. Choose uniforms that do not look better than the ones other nurses wear.
4. Refer to the staff as "they" when discussing the unit.
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Rationale 1: To become powerful in the organization, the newly licensed nurse should develop an image of power. This includes building a "can do" reputation.
Rationale 2: The nurse who wants to be powerful should not develop a reputation as a complainer.
Rationale 3: Dressing for success is important.
Rationale 4: Commitment to the organization is demonstrated by referring to the staff as "we."
Global Rationale:
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