It has been said that leaders are made and not born. This idea supports the fact that nurses have the potential to:
A. Practice in any clinical setting they choose
B. Gain much needed anger management skills
C. Lead and make a difference in their unit or organization
D. Become an effective nurse manager
ANS: C
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A Incorrect because this has nothing to do with where one practices.
B Incorrect because every nurse does not need anger management skills.
C Correct because all nurses can learn to lead.
D Incorrect because leadership is not man-agement.
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