Nurse Executive Test Human Resources & Workforce Development Flashcards
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What is the best approach for a nurse executive when managing an intergenerational nursing workforce?
Answer: Recognize generational differences and adapt leadership and communication strategies accordingly
Adapting leadership strategies to generational differences maximizes engagement by meeting the diverse motivational and communication needs of each cohort.
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to how many weeks of unpaid leave per year?
Answer: 12 weeks
FMLA provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually for qualifying family or medical reasons.
What is the purpose of a just culture framework in nursing workforce and error management?
Answer: To differentiate between system failures, human error, and reckless behavior when responding to mistakes
Just culture balances accountability with fairness by calibrating responses to errors based on the nature of the behavior, not just the outcome.
Which staffing model adjusts nurse staffing levels based on real-time patient acuity and census?
Answer: Acuity-based dynamic staffing model
Acuity-based staffing dynamically adjusts nurse assignments to match current patient needs rather than relying on predetermined fixed ratios.
What does the ANCC Magnet Model's 'Exemplary Professional Practice' component emphasize?
Answer: It emphasizes nurses using professional knowledge and skills to deliver competent, high-quality care autonomously
Exemplary Professional Practice is a core Magnet component reflecting nurses' competency, professional autonomy, and accountability in delivering patient care.
A nurse executive is developing a formal mentorship program. What is the PRIMARY expected organizational outcome?
Answer: To accelerate professional development and improve retention of newer nurses
Mentorship programs pair experienced nurses with newer staff to accelerate competency development and build organizational commitment, improving retention.
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