An ICU manager is conversing with a faculty nurse from an area college who has nursing students ...

An ICU manager is conversing with a faculty nurse from an area college who has nursing students fulfilling their critical care practicum on the unit.
 
  The faculty nurse asks the manager, Why do nurses join unions? Which of the following are reasons a nurse would join a union? Select all that apply. 1. Low wages and high client-to-nurse ratios
  2. Low wages
  3. Supervisors working as staff when necessary
  4. Supervisors who monitor the working conditions and believe they understand staffing issues
  5. Nurse managers who are authoritative in their management style
  6. Nurse managers who work as staff and understand the staffs issues

Question 2

An ER (emergency room) nurse manager has offered a 12-hour night shift position to a nurse. The nurse questions the manager regarding union representation of the organization.
 
  The manager informs the nurse the organization is a closed shop organization. The nurse asks for clarification. An appropriate response by the manger would be: 1. A closed shop is an organization in which union representation and collective bargaining practices are
  not discussed.
  2. It is a term used to describe the collective bargaining practices in this state.
  3. It means you are required to join the union if you accept this position.
  4. You are required to sign a statement stating you received information regarding union membership.

Question 3

The unions representative for a hospital is discussing the possibility of a strike. The representative informs the employees the first action prior to initiating a strike is to notify:
 
  1. Administration and attending medical staff.
  2. The FMCS (Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service).
  3. Medical chief of staff.
  4. The board of directors.