A nurse executive is managing a nursing center. Which of the following would be an expected responsibility of a nurse in this role?
a. Managing the business operations
b. Managing the data systems
c. Providing patient care and referral
d. Overseeing contracts and grants
ANS: D
The nurse executive has many leadership roles and responsibilities including responsibility for overseeing contracts and grants, annual reports, development of the advisory board, and hiring and retention of highly qualified staff. Other staff members will manage the business operations, data systems, and provide patient care and referral.
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