The Emergency Department Nurses' Decision to Organize for the Purpose

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Emergency Department nurses' decision to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining is being driven by a desire to:

• A) establish the staffing pattern that will be used.
• B) determine the hours that one is willing to work.
• C) create a professional practice environment.
• D) protect against arbitrary discipline and termination.

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Definitions:

Symptoms

Observable signs or indicators of a condition or trend, typically referring to manifestations of an underlying issue or disease.

Wrong Problem

A situation where the issue being addressed is not the actual root cause of the broader challenge faced.

Decision-Making Process

A systematic approach to making choices among various options based on analysis and evaluation.

Gathering Information

The process of collecting data, facts, or insights from various sources for analysis, decision-making, or problem-solving.