Staff nurses have been asked to comment on the work of a nurse manager as part of the manager's performance review
Which comments by the staff nurses would indicate to the supervisor that the manager is also a leader? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "He helped me to understand the structure of the hospital's organization."
2. "I hope to be as good a manager as he is someday."
3. "He negotiated a pay increase for the RNs on the unit."
4. "His example has encouraged me to get to know people in other departments in the hospital."
5. "His assignments are always fair and appropriate for the client census."
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Rationale 1: Clarification of organizational structure is part of the manager's job.
Rationale 2: A leader uses interpersonal skills to influence others to accomplish a specific goal.
Rationale 3: Negotiating pay is a role of the manager.
Rationale 4: Leaders help to forge links among the organization's members.
Rationale 5: Making assignments is a part of the manager's role.
Global Rationale:
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