Summary & Analysis of Nurse Manager Interview

Interview Sub-Topics

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Who: Name of the interviewer

Whom: Name of the interviewee.

What: Describe the preparation, education, and credentials of the interviewee. The criterion is that the preceptor must be a manager.

Where:

1. Describe where the interviewee is employed.

2. Describe their position within the organization.

3. How long has the interviewee been employed as this facility.

When: Describe when and where the interview took place.

Why:

1. Describe the purpose of the interview.

2. Discuss the organizational assessment.

3. Discuss the impact of a health policy issue on their role as nurse manager.

4. Discuss the impact of regulatory agencies (ex: Joint Commission) on their management decisions.

5. Discuss the impact of healthcare financing on their management decisions.

Reflection:

1. Is the interviewee a good role model as a nurse manager?

2. What is the role of the manager in making decisions vital to patient care?

3. What set of skills to managers need to succeed?

4. What role do managers play in implementing regulatory guidelines (ex: Joint Commission, Medicare)

5. How do managers ensure nurses provide safe and high-quality care?