PN LEADERSHIP EXAM 2 2026 UPDATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW VISION)
*Chapter 7 & 8* - ANS
Types of Planning - ANS*proactive planning:*
- considers *past/present/future*
- *adaptation* is key
*preactive planning:*
- uses new tech
- *future* oriented
*reactive planning:*
- done in response to *crisis*
- *hasty* decisions
*inactivism:*
- status quo
- maintains *conformity*
- slow change
Why Do Plans Fail - ANS- false assumptions
- no overall goal
- not enough alternatives
- inadequate time/resources
- low motivation
- no sound strategies
- inadequate delegation
- don't recognize organizational goals
- too narrow scope (don't recognize community, legal, license reqs)
Resistance - ANSnatural & expected
*depends on:* individuals'
- *flexibility* to change
- *eval* of immediate situation
- anticipated *consequences*
, - perceptions of *loss/gain*
Classic Change Strategies - ANS*rational-empirical:*
- used when *little resistance* to change
- change is perceived as *reasonable*
*normative-reeducative:*
- use *group norms/peer pressure* to influence change
*power-coercive:*
- use of *power* by legit authority of change agent
*Chapter 10 & 12* - ANS
Cost-Effectiveness - ANS- producing *good results* for the amt of *$$$* spent
- *forecasting* = *budget* based on historical data (ex. accounting for inflation)
- ex) don't duplicate or overutilize services
*factors:*
- anticipated *length* of service
- *need* for service
- availability of *alternatives*
Calculating Nursing Care Hours - ANS*NCH/PPD = nursing hrs worked in 24
hr/patient census*
*example for 25 patients:*
- day = 7 ppl total working x 8hr = *56*
- evening = 6 ppl x 8hr = *48*
- night = 4 ppl x 8hr = *32*
56 + 48 + 32 = 136 NCH
*136 NCH / 25 pt = 5.44*
Forces of Magnetism for Magnet Hospital Status - ANS1. quality of nursing
leadership
2. organizational structure
3. mgmt style
4. personnel policies/programs
5. professional models of care
6. quality of care
7. quality improvement
8. consultation & resources
9. autonomy
10. community & the hospital
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW VISION)
*Chapter 7 & 8* - ANS
Types of Planning - ANS*proactive planning:*
- considers *past/present/future*
- *adaptation* is key
*preactive planning:*
- uses new tech
- *future* oriented
*reactive planning:*
- done in response to *crisis*
- *hasty* decisions
*inactivism:*
- status quo
- maintains *conformity*
- slow change
Why Do Plans Fail - ANS- false assumptions
- no overall goal
- not enough alternatives
- inadequate time/resources
- low motivation
- no sound strategies
- inadequate delegation
- don't recognize organizational goals
- too narrow scope (don't recognize community, legal, license reqs)
Resistance - ANSnatural & expected
*depends on:* individuals'
- *flexibility* to change
- *eval* of immediate situation
- anticipated *consequences*
, - perceptions of *loss/gain*
Classic Change Strategies - ANS*rational-empirical:*
- used when *little resistance* to change
- change is perceived as *reasonable*
*normative-reeducative:*
- use *group norms/peer pressure* to influence change
*power-coercive:*
- use of *power* by legit authority of change agent
*Chapter 10 & 12* - ANS
Cost-Effectiveness - ANS- producing *good results* for the amt of *$$$* spent
- *forecasting* = *budget* based on historical data (ex. accounting for inflation)
- ex) don't duplicate or overutilize services
*factors:*
- anticipated *length* of service
- *need* for service
- availability of *alternatives*
Calculating Nursing Care Hours - ANS*NCH/PPD = nursing hrs worked in 24
hr/patient census*
*example for 25 patients:*
- day = 7 ppl total working x 8hr = *56*
- evening = 6 ppl x 8hr = *48*
- night = 4 ppl x 8hr = *32*
56 + 48 + 32 = 136 NCH
*136 NCH / 25 pt = 5.44*
Forces of Magnetism for Magnet Hospital Status - ANS1. quality of nursing
leadership
2. organizational structure
3. mgmt style
4. personnel policies/programs
5. professional models of care
6. quality of care
7. quality improvement
8. consultation & resources
9. autonomy
10. community & the hospital
