A nurse is overheard saying, "I just don't want to be involved in this power struggle. I don't want power; I just want to do my job." What is a common reason nurses may feel power is not desirable?

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1. Nurses are knowledge workers, but this is not the reason that many view power as unattractive.
2. The idea of having power "over" someone or "power-grabbing" is oppressive. Many nurses hold this view of power.
3. Having power with others is not perceived as unattractive by nurses, but having power over others is.
4. Power increases self-esteem.

A Nurse Is Overheard Saying, "I Just Don't Want to Be