A nurse is overheard saying, "I just don't want to be involved in this power struggle. I don't want power; I just want to do my job." What is a common reason nurses may feel power is not desirable?
1. Nurses are knowledge workers, not power workers.
2. Many nurses view power as oppressive.
3. Having power with others is a part of providing nursing care.
4. Being powerful reduces self-esteem.
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Rationale 1: Nurses are knowledge workers, but this is not the reason many view power as unattractive.
Rationale 2: The idea of having power "over" someone or "power-grabbing" is oppressive. Many nurses hold this view of power.
Rationale 3: Having power with others is not perceived as unattractive by nurses, but having power over others is.
Rationale 4: Power increases self-esteem.
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