A Nursing Manager Explains to Students Why He or She

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nursing manager explains to students why he or she still prefers the "team" approach to nursing.What explanation best articulates this opinion? Team nursing

• A)capitalizes on each member's unique skills and talents.
• B)gives nursing students the chance to hone their skills as aids.
• C)makes it easier to staff than using an all-RN nursing staff.
• D)is more cost effective than other types of care delivery.

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Definitions:

Cohesion

The force that binds members of a group together, creating a sense of belonging and mutual support among its members.

Group Unity

The degree to which members of a group or team feel connected and committed to each other, often characterized by shared goals, mutual support, and coherence.

Tuckman's Group Development

A theory proposing that teams go through distinct stages: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

Storming

A stage in group development where members experience conflicts and competition as they seek to establish roles and norms within the group.