If a nurse is working in a department with several less-experienced nurses, which attribute should this nurse possess if the leadership is to be perceived as effective?
1. Accountability
2. Authority
3. Efficiency
4. Vision
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Explanation: 1. A nursing leader must be a visionary in order to empower others to make needed changes for
the good of the group. The other three skills and characteristics are necessary for good nursing
management, but are not essential for a nurse leader. A leader may have no formal
accountability or authority. A leader is not necessarily a good manager and may not be
efficient.
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