The Nurse Manager Has Four Different Generations Represented in the Nursing

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager has four different generations represented in the nursing staff on the unit. What statements indicate the manager is wise about how to deal with this generational mix? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "I don't see why everyone can't just get along."
• B) "Generation X nurses are just lazy."
• C) "Our Generation Y nurses help keep us all up on new technology."
• D) "The most loyal of all my nurses are the traditionalists."
• E) "I expect that our next manager will come from my group of baby boomers."

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