A necessary leadership strength for nurses of the future is:
a. Inspiring others to work their best to create the future.
b. Understanding the nuances of fundraising to make up funding shortfall.
c. Guarding the tendency of other professions to encroach on nursing roles.
d. Adapting work life to an aging nursing workforce.
ANS: A
Senge said that all leadership is really about is people working at their best to create the future. Predictions of the future highlight the importance of interprofessional teams and of a shift towards understanding the importance of health care.
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