While interviewing for a nurse manager position, Ann is asked to give an example of a situation in which she demonstrated leadership. Which of the following examples exemplifies leadership?
a. Through research and investigation of best practice and practice-based evidence, she proposed a change in the management of incontinence in elderly patients.
b. She ensures that new policies related to parenteral infusions are implemented con-sistently within her team.
c. When asked by her students about institu-tional policies, she readily and patiently interprets policies to facilitate quality care.
d. She organizes the team and delegates re-sponsibilities effectively in providing nursing care.
A
Nurse managers have the responsibility of day-to-day decisions for their units and interpret es-tablished policy, procedures, and mandates. They meet their goals by organizing, staffing, controlling, and solving problems. By contrast, leaders develop a vision and translate that direc-tion into action.
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