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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

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    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"

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    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

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    AVOID DELEGATING: • Anything highly invasive • Tasks that could cause harm 5 Rights t o Delegation 1. Right task 2. Right person 3. Right direction 4 Right feedback/supervision 5. Right circumstances Priority Setting • Stable vs. unstable • Urgent vs. non-urgent • Maslow' s hierarchy of needs • ABCs \ w t r v M C u t i i T

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