A nurse working on leadership skills should keep in mind which of the following accurate statements regarding leaders?
A) People are born leaders.
B) Leadership should be approached quickly.
C) Leaders develop leadership skills in undefined situations.
D) All nurse leaders began as inexperienced nurses.
Ans: D
Leadership should be approached like any other new role or skill: slowly and carefully. Nursing students and beginning nurses should be prepared with all of the necessary tools or skills before attempting the new role. Initially, nurses develop leadership skills in well-defined clinical situations. With each experience, growth occurs and leadership is strengthened. All nurse managers, nurse administrators, and nursing leaders also began as inexperienced nurses.
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