A staff nurse asks the nurse manager for a few days off for personal reasons
The nurse manager turns in the request to the human resources office with a note indicating that the staff nurse has demonstrated excellent working skills and is a valued employee. The nurse manager has used the influence of her position to help this staff member. Influence is the process of: a. Using power.
b. Empowering others.
c. Understanding power.
d. Moving past apathy.
A
Influence involves the use of power to effect certain outcomes—in this situation, to arrange days off for a valued employee.
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