The nurse manager has just initiated several changes on the mental health care unit. Which change is most likely to help prevent burnout and be most beneficial to the well-being of the nurses?
1. Negotiating with upper management to add two new RN positions.
2. Redecorating the nurses' station and lounge with therapeutic colors.
3. Electing a committee to oversee the day-to-day operations of the unit.
4. Moving the nurse manager's office to another floor to make more room for storage.
1. Negotiating with upper management to add two new RN positions.
Explanation:
Securing adequate resources for staff is a key skill for managers in enhancing the well-being of the staff and decreasing emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. While redecorating nursing areas might be nice, it is not necessarily associated with increased satisfaction of staff. Likewise, a manager moving away from the unit is not advisable. It has been shown that a manager who can supervise and direct the staff will have the best staff outcomes, so turning over day-to-day operations to a committee is not likely to be of benefit to the staff.
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