While Explaining the Importance of Developing Leadership Skills Among Nurses

question 14

Multiple Choice

While explaining the importance of developing leadership skills among nurses to a group of first year nursing students,Natalie,a nursing unit manager emphasizes that

• A) most nurses are not expected to assume leadership roles.
• B) the role of nurse leadership is only at the patient's bedside, ensuring that patient care is performed according to established standards.
• C) only individuals in formal leadership roles are expected to be leaders.
• D) the public depends on nurses to assume leadership in moving consumer advocacy concerns forward.

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Definitions:

Defensive Self-esteem

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