The charge nurse, who is a member of Generation X, is training a new nurse, who is a member of the Millennial generation. Which aspects of the two nurses' work ethics may be in conflict? Select all that apply.

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A)Nurses from Generation X tend to seek challenges; are self-directed; are comfortable with technology; expect instant access to information; desire employment in which they can balance work and personal life; prefer managers who function as mentors and coaches; have limited motivation to stay with the same employer but are loyal to their profession; desire more control over their own schedule; and have a pragmatic focus on outcomes rather than process. Nurses from the Millennial generation tend to be social, confident, optimistic, talented, well-educated, collaborative, open minded, and achievement oriented; expect daily feedback; be high maintenance; thrive on the adrenaline rush of new challenges and opportunities; and view personal cell phones as a necessity for daily life and interpersonal communication.
B)Nurses from Generation X tend to seek challenges; are self-directed; are comfortable with technology; expect instant access to information; desire employment in which they can balance work and personal life; prefer managers who function as mentors and coaches; have limited motivation to stay with the same employer but are loyal to their profession; desire more control over their own schedule; and have a pragmatic focus on outcomes rather than process. Nurses from the Millennial generation tend to be social, confident, optimistic, talented, well-educated, collaborative, open minded, and achievement oriented; expect daily feedback; be high maintenance; thrive on the adrenaline rush of new challenges and opportunities; and view personal cell phones a necessity for daily life and interpersonal communication.
C)Nurses from Generation X tend to seek challenges; are self-directed; are comfortable with technology; expect instant access to information; desire employment in which they can balance work and personal life; prefer managers who function as mentors and coaches; have limited motivation to stay with the same employer but are loyal to their profession; desire more control over their own schedule; and have a pragmatic focus on outcomes rather than process. Nurses from the Millennial generation tend to be social, confident, optimistic, talented, well-educated, collaborative, open minded, and achievement oriented; expect daily feedback; be high maintenance; thrive on the adrenaline rush of new challenges and opportunities; and view personal cell phones as a necessity for daily life and interpersonal communication.
D)Nurses from Generation X tend to seek challenges; are self-directed; are comfortable with technology; expect instant access to information; desire employment in which they can balance work and personal life; prefer managers who function as mentors and coaches; have limited motivation to stay with the same employer but are loyal to their profession; desire more control over their own schedule; and have a pragmatic focus on outcomes rather than process. Nurses from the Millennial generation tend to be social, confident, optimistic, talented, well-educated, collaborative, open minded, and achievement oriented; expect daily feedback; be high maintenance; thrive on the adrenaline rush of new challenges and opportunities; and view personal cell phones as a necessity for daily life and interpersonal communication.
E)Nurses from Generation X tend to seek challenges; are self-directed; are comfortable with technology; expect instant access to information; desire employment in which they can balance work and personal life; prefer managers who function as mentors and coaches; have limited motivation to stay with the same employer but are loyal to their profession; desire more control over their own schedule; and have a pragmatic focus on outcomes rather than process. Nurses from the Millennial generation tend to be social, confident, optimistic, talented, well-educated, collaborative, open minded, and achievement oriented; expect daily feedback; be high maintenance; thrive on the adrenaline rush of new challenges and opportunities; and view personal cell phones as a necessity for daily life and interpersonal communication.

The Charge Nurse, Who Is a Member of Generation X