Exam 27: Role Transition

Sarah (Question 11)finds a mentor,Amy,who has been in the role of unit manager for three years,and has a similar interest in clinical excellence.During their frequent meetings,Amy provides assistance with learning aspects of the manager's role,including technical aspects,such as how to interpret budget printouts and to achieve budget outcomes.The success of Amy's coaching depends on:

Sarah is a nursing graduate of 5 years who is very confident in her clinical skills.She has taken some certificate courses in leadership and management and has considered beginning a graduate degree with this focus.She is excited about being able to use her knowledge and interest by being hired as a nurse manager.Before beginning her new position,Sarah spends time with her nurse executive to clarify the executive's expectations of her and of the unit that she has been hired to manage.Sarah's actions are important in avoiding role:

Who of the following might be the BEST mentor for Becky,a new nurse manager on the cardiac unit who has 4 years of previous clinical experience?

As a nurse manager,you have hired two new graduates for your unit.To assist the new graduates in their role transition from student to practicing RN,you advocate for:

After beginning her new position,Sarah (Question 11)finds that she spends a great deal of time in direct patient care.Her staff begins to complain that they are never able to find her when they need her,and that some aspects of her responsibilities fall behind,such as scheduling.Sarah is most likely: