Nus 211 Test 1 Unit A, F, NCLEX PP and Sim Lab
This study guide covers leadership styles, delegation, and prioritization—key topics for nursing students preparing for clinical decision-making, NCLEX exams, and simulations in courses like NUS 211.
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Nus 211 T e s t i
Unit A, F, NCLEX PP & Sim Lab
L e adership / D eLegation / Prioriti zation
Leadership ~* influence the behaviors of others with confidence
• Provide hi gh c uality c are
• Safe work environment
• Develop new policies/procedures
• Increase power of profession
Environment plays a role in Leadership
Leadership Styles
Laissez-faire
• "Hands-off" approach
• Employees leave
• Leader has menial involvement and avoids decision making
• Works best when everyone has same educational Level leader and members
perform the same tasks
Democratic
• Work together as a team
• Group involved in decision making
• Wants feedback and opinions of others
• Proactive ~* benefits patients and the unit
• This can Lead to a controlled environment but can also b e time consuming and
inefficient
• Employees feel supported, valued, and all members respect one another
Authoritarian
• Micromanager
• Controls all aspects of the group
• Directions a re gi ven as orders
• Decision makin g done b y the leader onLy
• Works best in emergency situations due to efficiency
• Decreases motivation of the workers
Unit A, F, NCLEX PP & Sim Lab
L e adership / D eLegation / Prioriti zation
Leadership ~* influence the behaviors of others with confidence
• Provide hi gh c uality c are
• Safe work environment
• Develop new policies/procedures
• Increase power of profession
Environment plays a role in Leadership
Leadership Styles
Laissez-faire
• "Hands-off" approach
• Employees leave
• Leader has menial involvement and avoids decision making
• Works best when everyone has same educational Level leader and members
perform the same tasks
Democratic
• Work together as a team
• Group involved in decision making
• Wants feedback and opinions of others
• Proactive ~* benefits patients and the unit
• This can Lead to a controlled environment but can also b e time consuming and
inefficient
• Employees feel supported, valued, and all members respect one another
Authoritarian
• Micromanager
• Controls all aspects of the group
• Directions a re gi ven as orders
• Decision makin g done b y the leader onLy
• Works best in emergency situations due to efficiency
• Decreases motivation of the workers
Behaviors of Leaders
•
Critical thinkers
•
Problem solvers
•
Respect for differences
•
Active Listening
•
Communication
•
Establishes clear goals and outcomes
•
Continued professional development
Qualities of Leaders
•
Integrity
•
Courage
•
Initiative
•
Energy
•
Optimism
•
Perseverance
•
Well-rounded
•
Coping skills
•
Knowlecge
of
self
Conflict Strategies
•
Assertive communication
°
Respectful direct, honest
Q Encourages teamwork and trust
°
Encourages different point of views
•
Compromise
•
Stay calm
°
Don't imitate rage behavior
Conflict Management
•
Assess situation
•
Plan
- '
how
to
talk about this
•
Implement
3
different conflict resolution strategies
•
Ignore
°
Submissive
•
Confront
°
Assertive
•
Postpone
°
Aggressive
°
"Can't waste time"
•
Critical thinkers
•
Problem solvers
•
Respect for differences
•
Active Listening
•
Communication
•
Establishes clear goals and outcomes
•
Continued professional development
Qualities of Leaders
•
Integrity
•
Courage
•
Initiative
•
Energy
•
Optimism
•
Perseverance
•
Well-rounded
•
Coping skills
•
Knowlecge
of
self
Conflict Strategies
•
Assertive communication
°
Respectful direct, honest
Q Encourages teamwork and trust
°
Encourages different point of views
•
Compromise
•
Stay calm
°
Don't imitate rage behavior
Conflict Management
•
Assess situation
•
Plan
- '
how
to
talk about this
•
Implement
3
different conflict resolution strategies
•
Ignore
°
Submissive
•
Confront
°
Assertive
•
Postpone
°
Aggressive
°
"Can't waste time"
Delegation
The transfer of responsibility to another while retaining accountability for outcome
• If another person doesn't d o it, i'm still accountable
• Clear, concise instructions
• You still need to assess outcome even if someone else was delegated the task
• Only delegate tasks for stable pati ents
• Delegation tasks are routine and don't require RN judgment!
° Brushing teeth
° Emptying foley
° Taking blood pressure
Before delegating tasks —* assess patients condition and healthcare needs
Take accountability even if PCT doesn't d o the task
Llnsiaole
(PCT CANNOT)
Low blood pressure- * get RN
High blood sugar —* get RN
NO feed n g stroke patient
(PCT CAN)
Vitals
Blood sugar
Feed stable patient
The transfer of responsibility to another while retaining accountability for outcome
• If another person doesn't d o it, i'm still accountable
• Clear, concise instructions
• You still need to assess outcome even if someone else was delegated the task
• Only delegate tasks for stable pati ents
• Delegation tasks are routine and don't require RN judgment!
° Brushing teeth
° Emptying foley
° Taking blood pressure
Before delegating tasks —* assess patients condition and healthcare needs
Take accountability even if PCT doesn't d o the task
Llnsiaole
(PCT CANNOT)
Low blood pressure- * get RN
High blood sugar —* get RN
NO feed n g stroke patient
(PCT CAN)
Vitals
Blood sugar
Feed stable patient
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