She can be dominating (competing) and tell the charge nurse Ms. S that the assignment
is unacceptable.
The result: Ms. P feels contrite. She knows that she intimidated the charge nurse but she
has no time to deal with issues that the nursing staff members should be able to resolve
themselves.
She can try to have Ms. C accept the assignment to oblige (accommodate) the charge
nurse Ms. S.
The result: Ms. P knows that Ms. J is very difficult to work with and that Ms. C’s assignment
is very heavy. Ms. P tells Ms. C that she appreciates her being a team player and she’ll
remember her in the future.
She can compromise (share) her concerns with the charge nurse Ms. S so that she can
try to find an expedient, mutually acceptable solution.
The result: Ms. C is hopeful. Ms. P is providing Ms. S with rationale for why the assignment
should be modified. Ms. P will encourage both Ms. C and Ms. S reach out to Ms. J and work
out a middle ground for both nurses to be happy.
She can integrate (collaborate) with both the charge nurse Ms. S and the nurse Ms. J
to reach an acceptable assignment for all parties involved.
The result: Ms. P feels empowered. Initially, it was a little difficult, but working together with
Ms. C, Ms. S, and Ms. J, an assignment was made that was acceptable and safe. The approach
she uses to manage this