A nurse does not have to be a manager to be a leader. Even at the bedside, nurses use leadership skills, although possibly in different ways than a nurse manager
The nurse who plans, organizes, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for patients is functioning as a:
a.
patient care provider.
b.
patient advocate.
c.
case manager.
d.
clinical nurse leader.
ANS: A
A nurse does not have to be a manager to be a leader. Even at the bedside, nurses use leadership skills, although possibly in different ways than a nurse manager. The patient care provider must be able to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for patients. An advocate is someone who supports and promotes the interests of others. The RN acts as a patient advocate during the course of treatment. Although many health care organizations have case managers to aid in moving the patient through the health care system, the bedside nurse also acts as a case manager. One important way a nurse can do this is by beginning discharge planning on admission. The clinical nurse leader (CNL) has a master's degree and certification from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Commission on Nurse Certification.
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