The nursing supervisor states, ?I really don?t have the time to delegate this assignment to a nurse manager. I can do it faster!? These statements suggest the:
1. Nursing supervisor does not have time to delegate.
2. Nursing supervisor?s job description needs to be redefined.
3. Process of delegation is too time consuming.
4. Staff is ill-prepared to assume additional responsibilities.
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Explanation: 1. These statements suggest a lack of trust and confidence in the abilities of the staff. Not having
time is incorrect because it is the responsibility of the supervisor to develop the staff. Failing to
delegate is the time waster. The redefinition of the nursing supervisor?s job description is
incorrect because an effective manager?s role is to develop staff in such roles as a delegate. The
process is too time consuming is incorrect because that time invested in developing staff today
is later repaid many times over.
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