The novice nurse manager is devising a work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Which of the following actions will help ensure effective time management?
1. The nurse manage begins to delegate some tasks to others.
2. The nurse manager decides to work during the day shift and half of the evening shift during the week to get everything done.
3. The nurse manager adheres to a very strict "appointments only" rule, and does not allow any interruptions.
4. The nurse manager mandates that every staff member must attend management meetings.
Answer: 1
Rationale: It is appropriate for the nurse manager to delegate some tasks to others. The tasks must be appropriate for the staff member to perform based on the title, job description, and skill set. The nurse manager should not work 1½ shifts. The nurse manager should develop effective time-management skills to get things done during the day shift. It is good to block out time to get work done. However, some things cannot be planned. Important events or messages can interrupt the nurse manager's day, but they must be allowed. It is not appropriate for staff members to attend management meetings. The nurse manager must attend the management meetings and then sort through the information that should be shared with the staff members on the unit.
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