The public health administrator is in the process of hiring a new public health nurse.Which of the following statements made by an applicant would most likely result in the applicant not being hired?
A) "I like to be the only person working on a project because individuals in teams have their own ideas and plans and the resulting debate slows progress."
B) "I prefer to work in teams because no single person has too much responsibility because the burden is shared."
C) "Teamwork is better than work done by individuals because teamwork incorporates different perspectives."
D) "Whether teamwork is better than work done by individuals depends on the nature of the work being performed."

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An applicant who does not like to work in and with teams would not be appropriate to fill this position.Teamwork is a necessary skill when working as a public health nurse.Working in collaborative partnerships is an essential role of public health nursing.Partnerships and collaboration among groups are much more powerful in making change than the individual client and nurse working alone.Part of the reason is that multiple perspectives are examined in the process of coming to the best solution.

The Public Health Administrator Is in the Process of Hiring