Which LPN/LVN will be most successful in dealing with change?
a. Nurse S, who always assumes that the worst will happen in any situation
b. Nurse T, who agrees with whatever the administration proposes
c. Nurse U, who sees change as an opportunity to improve conditions
d. Nurse V, who predicts that the change will probably not work
ANS: C
The nurse who sees change as an opportunity to be part of the solution to a problem is a navigator, one who feels confident and in control. The navigator fares well in change. The nurse who always assumes that the worst will happen in any situation is a victim who feels helpless during change. Victims do not fare well during times of change. The nurse who sees change as an opportunity to improve are survivors, individuals who go along with change but predict that it will be unsuccessful.
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