A medical-surgical manager is discussing an issue with the department?s director. The manager has a staff nurse who is pursuing her bachelor?s degree in nursing and has shown leadership skills among the unit?s staff
What can management do to channel this nurse?s leadership skills? 1. Place the nurse in a charge nurse position.
2. Transfer the nurse to another more challenging nursing unit.
3. Nothing; allow the nurse?s leadership skills to influence other staff.
4. Have the nurse conduct an educational program regarding leadership skills.
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Explanation: 1. Placing the nurse in a charge nurse position enriches the nurse?s job. Transferring the nurse to
another unit will not enhance leadership skills; in fact, it may cause the nurse to wonder why
she is being transferred. Providing an educational program may cause resentment among the
nurses.
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