Exam 9: Power,Politics,and Influence

A nurse manager recognizes the need to expand her professional network as she begins a job search for a middle-management position.What action is least likely to expand her job-searching network?

Sondra,a new graduate,recently began a position as a registered nurse in a rural hospital,where she is the youngest and newest staff member.Although she has limited experience,she has a strong knowledge base,is confident,and was considered to have strong entry-level skills on graduation.Sondra meets with her former instructor and confides that she is very frustrated that others do not seem to accept her leadership.What might you suggest that would help Sondra to understand what is happening in terms of power and influence?

As a new manager in the ED,you meet with each of the staff to ask about their priorities and what they think is going well in the department or what is of concern to them.Almost all of the staff express frustration and distress at being treated rudely or disrespectfully by patients,staff from other departments,and physicians and complain that they feel that nurses in the ED are not valued.With the staff,you brainstorm to raise the profile of nurses.Which of the following strategies would be most effective?

During orientation of new nurse managers,the chief nursing officer stresses strategies that help nurse managers to achieve a powerful image.What behaviors best contribute to a powerful image for the nurse manager?

Nurses who engage in infighting,seek physician support against nursing colleagues,and avoid political advocacy through membership in nursing organizations: