FINAL NURSING LEADERSHIP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

FINAL NURSING LEADERSHIP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Melissa 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, Melissa 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. After beginning her new position, Melissa 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. Melissa is most likely: 1) Lacking an understanding of the nurse management role. 2) Attempting to prove her clinical skills to the nursing staff. 3) Lacki - Answer-4 1. 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 anurse 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 finds a mentor, Amy, who has been in the role of unit manager for 3 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: 1) Willingness of Sarah to receive feedback. 2) Organiza - Answer-1 . 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. After a year, Sarah successfully transitions into the nurse manager role and considers taking the examination to become a certified nurse executive. Amy advises her that this is not possible because Sarah will need: 1) 5 years of successful experience. 2) At least a nursing diploma. 3) 24 months of experience. 4) A graduate degree. - Answer-3 7. Seth is hired as the nurse manager for a surgical unit. After a year, the hospital reorganizes, and his position is lost. In leaving the unit, it is important for Seth to: 1) Hire a lawyer to represent his interests during this unexpected role transition. 2) Negotiate a reasonable settlement. 3) Engage in clarifying why the hospital did not state its expectations for the unit at the time of hiring. 4) Seek counseling to deal with his shock and anger. - Answer-2