1. A nurse leader is assigned to a unit that has a high

turnover rate and low staff satisfaction. She conducts a

survey to identify the main issues and finds out that the

staff feel overworked, underappreciated, and unsupported

by the management. What are some strategies that the

nurse leader can use to improve the situation? (5 marks)

- Answer: Some possible strategies are:

 - Providing regular feedback and recognition to the staff

for their work and achievements.

 - Implementing flexible scheduling and workload

distribution to reduce stress and burnout.

 - Encouraging staff participation and collaboration in

decision-making and problem-solving.

 - Providing opportunities for professional development

and career advancement.

 - Establishing a supportive and respectful work

environment that fosters trust and teamwork.

- Rationale: These strategies are based on the principles of

transformational leadership, which is a style of leadership

that inspires and motivates followers to achieve a shared

vision and goals. Transformational leaders also empower

and develop their followers by providing them with

support, guidance, and resources.

2. A nurse leader is involved in a quality improvement

project that aims to reduce the incidence of hospital