WEEK 1

Question 1

Describe CNO Entry to Practice Competencies of Leader and Advocate

Answer 1

Leader
* RNs are leaders to influence and inspire others to achieve optimal health outcomes for all

Advocate
* RNs are advocates who support clients to voice their needs to achieve optimal health outcomes, and support clients who cannot advocate for themselves

Question 2

Define Leadership

Answer 2

A relational process in which an individual influences others to achieve a mutually desirable goal

Question 3

List Nurse Leadership Characteristics

3

Answer 3

1. Professional responsibility and accountability
2. Specialized body of knowledge
3. Service to the Public

Question 4

Nurse demonstrates professional leadership by…

4

Answer 4

1. building relationships and trust with clients and members of the healthcare team
2. creating healthy and culturallu safe practice environments
3. supporting knowledge development and integration within the healthcare team
4. balancing competing nursing care values and priorities

Question 5

Nurse demonstrates a body of knowledge in…

4

Answer 5

1. Nursing science
2. Social Science
3. Humanities
4. Health-related research

Question 6

Service to Public:

Nurse demonstrates leadership in coordination of healthcare by…

3

Answer 6

1. Advocating for care in client’s best interest
2. Delegating and evaluating team performance
3. Facilitating continuity of care