A nurse manager has just completed a difficult assignment managing a group that was not cohesive
Which group should the nurse identify as likely having good cohesiveness? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Nurse who each have 7 to 8 years of experience
2. Nurses who work on different units throughout the hospital
3. Staff nurses who are interested in learning about the task of the group
4. Staff nurses who work with one another on a daily basis
5. Staff nurses who are all between 35 and 40 years of age
1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: This group has similar backgrounds, which will likely mean they have shared values regarding nursing.
Rationale 2: Working in proximity with the others increases cohesiveness.
Rationale 3: People who have specific needs that can be satisfied by involvement with the group are more cohesive.
Rationale 4: Those who must interact to achieve their goals and tasks are likely to be cohesive when working in a group.
Rationale 5: Similarity in age increases cohesiveness.
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A nurse manager was invited to attend a public hearing about whether the state needs to impose a moratorium on new for-profit health care agencies. The nurse understands that the bill addressing this issue is in what phase of the legislative process?
a. The bill has been introduced in the Senate. b. The bill has been referred to a standing committee. c. The bill has been referred to a subcommittee. d. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
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