Case Scenario: Carol is the nurse manager of a 42-bed general andperipheral vascular surgical unit. Carol has been the nurse manager

  

Case Scenario: Carol is the nurse manager of a 42-bed general andperipheral vascular surgical unit. Carol has been the nurse manager of this unit for 9 years. Her unit is known for the delivery of quality nursing care by cheerful nurses, several of whom are staff nurses with longevity. The unit employs new nurses and very seasoned nurses with several years of nursing experience. Today, Carol is assisting a new associate degree registered nurse (RN) complete her application to a baccalaureate degree nursing program. She has just promoted one of her night-shift staff nurses to the full-time afternoon shift charge nurse position. She has delegated responsibility for implementing a new electronic charting system to another highly experienced RN. Carol frequently makes rounds on the unit each day, ensuring that patient needs are being met. During rounds, Carol commonly asks the nursing staff about their family members and events in their personal lives, such as buying a new home. Many employees on the general and peripheral vascular surgical unit have received the “Employee of the Month Award” because Carol strongly believes in acknowledging the good work of nurses on the team.Discussion s -Does Carol exhibit leadership or management behaviors? -Depending on your answer to #1, what leader or manager traits does she exhibit?  -Are any of the staff nurses on the general and peripheral vascular surgical unit leaders? Health Science Science Nursing Share (0)