NURS 414: Final (Weeks 6-12) questions with correct
answers
Power Correct Answer-influence the roles of leaders
- leaders use power to be influential
Power in nursing practice Correct Answer-related to their capacity to
empower patients
- leadership to advocate for patients
Power over Correct Answer-the ability to help or harm others
Power with Correct Answer-Power used to work together with the other
Power under Correct Answer-Collective power, combining with others
to amplify the power they do have
Power from within Correct Answer-ability to influence and take action
based on intention, clarity of vision or charisma
Power in leadership and management Correct Answer-- the authority
and ability to accomplish goals
- the capacity or potential to persuade others to do something that they
may not do normally
- the potential of an individual or group to influence others
,What is nurses power? Correct Answer-- powerful nurses can influence
change in the right direct
- we have power but if we had more we would have better quality health
care, safe staffing ratios, fair wages, etc.
- biggest power is *numbers* ... nurses are the largest healthcare
profession in Canada but MDs are perceived to have more power
- COVID-19 gave nurses more power
to increase the power of the nursing profession.... Correct Answer-1.
stop acting like a victim, stop criticizing each other, be part of the
change
2. increase the level of nurses' understanding regarding all health-care
policy efforts (know what's taking place phu/bedside/etc.)
3. build coalitions within and outside of nursing (medicine/other
professions)
4. promote greater research to strengthen evidence-based practice
(funding!!!)
5. support nursing leaders
6. mentor future nurse-leaders and leadership succession
7. place more nurses in positions that influence policy
What does policy mean to you? Correct Answer-Things that affect ME
- scope of care
- professional behaviour policy
,- academic integrity policy
policies affect everything we do everyday
can be in writing or more formal
not always something that if you do or do not do there is punishment,
can be as simple as getting information
--> education can be a policy
Policy Correct Answer-statement of direction resulting from a decision-
making process that applies reason, evidence, and values in public or
private settings
course of action or inaction to address a given problem or interrelated set
of problems
The best policy does not always propel human beings into action
ex: policies to deter smoking
Organizational policy Correct Answer-Written statement that outlines
specific expectations and standards related to day-to-day work activities
- dress code
- code of conduct
- policies and procedures (ex: how to perform wound care)
, Professional policy Correct Answer-Standards and practices
- regulators
Public policy Correct Answer-the course of action the government takes
in response to an issue or problem
- driving license
What do nurses already contribute to policy? Correct Answer-- expertise
and knowledge on a range of health-related topics and issues
- help interpret people's and communities needs
- conduct health research that contributes evidence to policy
development through nursing knowledge and experience
- interpret and use the results of research (research influences practice)
What can nurses can do to participate in policy? Correct Answer--
prepare for leadership roles, and leadership within our roles
- increase participation in leadership
- participate in government, policy and political roles
- improve and market the image of nursing
- develop knowledge about policy process
- become involved in policy advocacy
Understand where to go, be involved, this is not a linear process... more
cyclical
answers
Power Correct Answer-influence the roles of leaders
- leaders use power to be influential
Power in nursing practice Correct Answer-related to their capacity to
empower patients
- leadership to advocate for patients
Power over Correct Answer-the ability to help or harm others
Power with Correct Answer-Power used to work together with the other
Power under Correct Answer-Collective power, combining with others
to amplify the power they do have
Power from within Correct Answer-ability to influence and take action
based on intention, clarity of vision or charisma
Power in leadership and management Correct Answer-- the authority
and ability to accomplish goals
- the capacity or potential to persuade others to do something that they
may not do normally
- the potential of an individual or group to influence others
,What is nurses power? Correct Answer-- powerful nurses can influence
change in the right direct
- we have power but if we had more we would have better quality health
care, safe staffing ratios, fair wages, etc.
- biggest power is *numbers* ... nurses are the largest healthcare
profession in Canada but MDs are perceived to have more power
- COVID-19 gave nurses more power
to increase the power of the nursing profession.... Correct Answer-1.
stop acting like a victim, stop criticizing each other, be part of the
change
2. increase the level of nurses' understanding regarding all health-care
policy efforts (know what's taking place phu/bedside/etc.)
3. build coalitions within and outside of nursing (medicine/other
professions)
4. promote greater research to strengthen evidence-based practice
(funding!!!)
5. support nursing leaders
6. mentor future nurse-leaders and leadership succession
7. place more nurses in positions that influence policy
What does policy mean to you? Correct Answer-Things that affect ME
- scope of care
- professional behaviour policy
,- academic integrity policy
policies affect everything we do everyday
can be in writing or more formal
not always something that if you do or do not do there is punishment,
can be as simple as getting information
--> education can be a policy
Policy Correct Answer-statement of direction resulting from a decision-
making process that applies reason, evidence, and values in public or
private settings
course of action or inaction to address a given problem or interrelated set
of problems
The best policy does not always propel human beings into action
ex: policies to deter smoking
Organizational policy Correct Answer-Written statement that outlines
specific expectations and standards related to day-to-day work activities
- dress code
- code of conduct
- policies and procedures (ex: how to perform wound care)
, Professional policy Correct Answer-Standards and practices
- regulators
Public policy Correct Answer-the course of action the government takes
in response to an issue or problem
- driving license
What do nurses already contribute to policy? Correct Answer-- expertise
and knowledge on a range of health-related topics and issues
- help interpret people's and communities needs
- conduct health research that contributes evidence to policy
development through nursing knowledge and experience
- interpret and use the results of research (research influences practice)
What can nurses can do to participate in policy? Correct Answer--
prepare for leadership roles, and leadership within our roles
- increase participation in leadership
- participate in government, policy and political roles
- improve and market the image of nursing
- develop knowledge about policy process
- become involved in policy advocacy
Understand where to go, be involved, this is not a linear process... more
cyclical
