Bargaining Unit

Question 1

1. Describe a situation in which the nurse manager would use problem resolution in the workplace. Describe a situation in which the nurse manager would use negotiation to resolve a conflict (or potential conflict) in the workplace.

2. Compare and contrast strategies for resolving a conflict, using first the informal negotiation method and then the formal negotiation method.

3. Explore the American Nurses Association website for information on collective bargaining for nurses. Which states have nursing unions? Debate the issue of joining a union with another group of students.

4. PART 1: Log onto the website of your state nurses association and search for information on collective bargaining. Search for news articles, union websites, and other recent information on collective bargaining for nurses in your state. Is there a great deal of collective bargaining activity in your state? If not, why? If yes, what are the primary issues under discussion?

PART 2: Review the pros and cons of becoming part of a collective bargaining unit. If you were a full-time staff nurse, would you want to join a union? Why or why not?

Question 2

This week you will imagine that you are the director of student affairs for a very large university. The structure of the university places you in direct leadership of a large team of students, staff, and faculty. It also places you in a subordinate position to the vice president and president of student affairs. Choose one of the serious risks that face universities (drug abuse, violence, alcohol abuse) from our readings this week, and then develop a professional safety plan that will be implemented throughout the entire university and announced by the university president at the next state of the university address. This safety plan will draw the entire university’s attention, so prepare it with careful thought and professionalism. Perhaps you would be able to use this same plan in the real world one day!

Length: 6 pages, not including the title and reference pages

References: Include a minimum of five scholarly resources.

Your plan should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.