What statements made by the new graduate to the unit manager reflect effective followership? Select all that apply.
A) "I was reading a nursing journal yesterday and found new evidence I'd like to share with you."
B) "I understand what you are saying, but I don't think you are seeing my perspective about the situation."
C) "I have an idea to solve the weekend staffing problem. What if we started by finding nurses who prefer working weekends?"
D) "This problem is getting worse instead of better, so your solutions aren't working! You need to offer effective solutions."
E) "I would be happy to join the education committee to develop a handbook for newly hired nurses."
F) None of the above

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Sharing new evidence provides the opportunity to improve patient care,which is an important part of followership."I understand what you are saying,but ..." is a statement that demonstrates honesty,respect,and careful listening,which are important parts of followership.Creativity and innovation,as demonstrated in "...I have an idea to solve ..." is an import part of followership.Accepting responsibility when offered (e.g.,by agreeing to join the education committee)is an important means of demonstrating effective followership.Stating that the problem is getting worse and that "your solutions aren't working ..." is not effective followership; the nurse is merely criticizing,not engaging in a team approach or being a part of the solution.

What Statements Made by the New Graduate to the Unit