The Nurse Manager Is Aware of a Significant Change That

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager is aware of a significant change that will occur sometime in the next six months. How can this manager begin to prepare the staff for this change? Select all that apply.

A) Keep the staff apprised of as much information about the change as is possible.
B) Attempt to keep the unit staffing as stable as possible during the time of change.
C) Insist that all discussions about the change be conducted in a respectful manner.
D) Let the initial information about the change come "through the grapevine."
E) Avoid surprises by telling the staff about how the change will increase workload very early in the process.