What do the responsibilities of the nurse manager include?
a. Planning and organizing how nursing care can most effectively be delivered on the nursing unit
b. Establishing the nursing care standards to be implemented on the unit
c. Developing educational programs to assist staff to meet licensure requirements
d. Assisting staff to adhere to organizational policies and procedures
A
Managers must be attentive to both dimensions of their job: the mission and goals of the organi-zation and planning with the staff to meet the nursing care goals of the unit within the overall goals of the institution. Both levels must be addressed—the organization as well as the needs of the individuals. Other options are not as comprehensive and could be included within the first option.
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