The nursing manager wants to change the culture of the nursing unit. Some of the older nurses are bullying the newer nurses, which seems to be affecting self-confidence in their new nursing roles
Which of the following strategies would be helpful in this endeavor? a. Assign mentors to the new nurses.
b. Determine the roles of each nurse.
c. Interview each nurse about his or her perspective.
d. Suspend the bullying nurses for harass-ment.
C
Changing the culture requires the following to be done: (1) identify the desired change; (2) assess the current status of the group; (3) create a shared need and group commitment to change; (4) use appropriate communication skills and personal contact to establish open discussion; (5) identify shared values and mission so that the group knows where it is going; (6) determine strategies; and (7) develop an action plan for change. Interviewing each nurse would provide an opportunity for personal contact and attempt to establish open discussion.
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