The director of nursing has been observing staff interactions in a 20-

QUESTION

The director of nursing has been observing staff interactions in a 20-bed coronary care unit. Based on her observations, which of the following staff members is an obvious leader?

a. The unit secretary who knows everyone’s business
b. The chief nursing officer who is in charge and is responsible for nursing services
c. The chief cardiologist who admits the largest number of patients and brings in more revenue than any other physician
d. The staff nurse who persuades other staff members to practice by making evidence-based decisions

ANSWER:

ANS: D
Leaders are those who do the best job of sharing their vision of where the followers want to be and how to get there. It is the ability to inspire others to bring a vision (such as evidence-based decision making) to reality and is not necessarily tied to status or information flow.