The Manager of a Surgical Area Has a Vision for the Future

Multiple Choice

The manager of a surgical area has a vision for the future that requires the addition of RN assistants or unlicensed persons to feed,bathe,and ambulate patients.The RNs on the staff have always practiced in a primary nursing-delivery system and are very resistant to this idea.What would be the best initial strategy for implementation of this change?

A) Exploring the values and feelings of the RN group in relationship to this change
B) Leaving the RNs alone for a time so they can think about the change before it is implemented
C) Dropping the idea and trying for the change in a year or so when some of the present RNs have retired
D) Hiring the assistants and allowing the RNs to see what good additions they are