NUR 116 - Week 8 - Professionalism

Question 1

Discuss professional behaviors that are consistent with those of a nurse.​

Question 2

Identify the purpose of accountability and responsibility in the role of the nurse.​

Question 3

What is accountability?

Answer 3

Legal obligation with a moral and ethical commitment to do the right thing all the time
- taking ownership of decisions

Question 4

Explore leadership styles and the related characteristics of each.​

Question 5

Explain these leadership styles:
Transformational
Laissez-Faire
Bureaucratic
Situational

Answer 5

Transformational:
Focuses on a person’s willingness to change
Establish a common mission, encourage coworkers

Laissez-Faire:
“Hands-Off” leaders, oversee and encourage team to work independently
Little control

Bureaucratic:
- “By the book”, heavily adheres to rules
- Abides specifically by policy

Situational:
- Flexible, transition from style to style
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Question 6

Discuss the nurse’s role when functioning within an organization.​