The New Science of Leadership stresses that each nurse be a leader and acquire which of the following skills?
A. Planning, budget development, and 6-month staff scheduling
B. Instituting change, evaluating current practice, and creating new practice me-thods
C. Personnel evaluation, motivating others, and requiring overtime
D. Focusing on cost-cutting practice, resource management, and cross-training
ANS: B
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A Incorrect because the New Science of Leadership does not focus on planning and budgeting.
B Correct because the New Science of Lea-dership is most interested in change and creating best practices.
C Incorrect because the New Science of Leadership is not really focused on per-sonnel and staffing issues.
D Incorrect because the New Science of Leadership is not focused on cost con-tainment, resource management, or staff training.
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