Module 13

A nurse has just been promoted to a managerial position in the ICU of a busy hospital and is worried that members of the nursing staff will not treat the nurse's requests with the same respect and seriousness as they did the requests of the previous manager, who was well-regarded. What behaviors would reinforce the new manager's authority and power in the eyes of the staff? (Select all that apply.)

-demonstrating influence with the hospital's senior leadership team -reminding staff how their efforts contribute to the unit's goals

A nurse-educator has a very narrow power-authority gap when interacting with students in the clinical setting. What negative student outcome may occur because of this narrow gap?

the students will question their ability to make independent decisions

Gender differences do not lead to power struggles in nursing.

false

What behaviors should a nurse manager exhibit to narrow the power-authority gap that exists between the manager and the staff? (Select all that apply.)

-being accountable -holding others accountable -asking personal questions of your staff

The gap that exists between a position of authority and subordinate is often referred to as the ______.

authority-power gap

The nurse manager is aware that there will be critical changes made to staffing due to low census in an acute care facility, and staff is already lacking trust in administration. What would be the best way for the nurse manager to handle the situation?

be truthful regarding the situation about staffing and census

A nurse manager informs the staff that if they do not increase productivity by 15%, there will be people losing their jobs. What form of power is the nurse manager displaying with the staff members?

coercive power

How can a nurse leader bridge the authority-power gap?

make a genuine effort to know and care for each individual