Chapter 12 – Evidence-Based Practice Questions
This activity contains 3 questions.
Evidence for Effective Leadership and Management
Citation: Hassmiller, S. (2009). Envisioning a future of nurse leaders in the boardroom.
NSNA Imprint, November–December, pp. 28–30. Retrieved from
http://campaignforaction.org/sites/default/files/Hassmiller-Envision-Future-Nurse-
Leaders.pdf
Overview: Healthcare organization boards are the top-level decision-making body for
healthcare organizations. Nurses have slowly developed as leaders in healthcare
organizations, starting with positions as director of nurses and moving to positions of
leadership that are responsible for more than just nursing services. Are nurse leaders
ready for the next step?
Application: What do nurse leaders need to do to serve on healthcare organization
boards and to be active participants on this critical type of HCO team? The Board of
Directions is a team, a high level administrative team.
Questions:
1.
What data are presented describing the engagement of nurse leaders on healthcare
organization boards?
2.
Why is it important that nurse leaders serve on healthcare organization boards? Why is a
board a team?
3.
What does the author mean by the “bigger issues”? Why are they important?
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Chapter 12 – ANSWER KEY Evidence-Based Practice Questions
1.
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Many of today’s nurses possess the skills needed to offer boards considerable expertise.
2.
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While much of the national conversation about healthcare reform this year has centered
on increasing access to care, the issues of ensuring quality care while controlling costs
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3.
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As your career progresses, take advantage of professional development opportunities at
nursing conferences as well as through continuing education. You must begin to
demonstrate an understanding of “bigger issues” such as quality indices, workforce