As a new nurse manager, which are effective ways to increase your power levels on the unit? Select all that apply

1. Do favors for those working on the unit.
2. Be consistent.
3. Defend the staff at all times.
4. Keep your word and follow through.
5. Fix problems immediately.
6. Follow the chain of command.


2, 4, 6
Explanation: 1. For the nurse manager, consistently managing the daily activities on the unit is a large part of
being effective and raising perceptions of power. Keeping your word, following through with
thoughts, activities, and actions, as well as following the chain of command allow staff to rely
on the manager when needed. Doing favors, defending the staff under any circumstance, and
fixing problems without input undermine the manager?s power as these are inconsistent and
show favoritism.

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