The nurse is a vital member of the healthcare team. Leadership skills and collaboration are essential to achieving client outcomes. Which of the following are also essential in caring for clients? (Select all that apply.)
a. creativity d. judgmental attitude
b. bias e. critical thinking skills
c. compassion f. autonomy
A, C, E, F
Nurses collaborate with members of the healthcare team in an effort to gain a smooth coordination of care for the client. Strong leadership skills are essential. The ability to delegate appropriately and evaluate the quality of care delivered to the client is crucial for the nurse. As a director of care, the nurse ensures the delivery of safe client and family centered care. The care must be compassionate, evidence-based, and provide the highest quality to meet the diverse and continually changing challenges of the health care environment. Additional attributes of the director of care include: creativity, autonomy, application of proactive nursing expertise, critical thinking, and effective leadership and management skills to ensure quality care. The nurse should develop the fundamental skillset through participation in quality control activities. As director of care, the nurse must exhibit effective time management.
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