Military Nursing Administration

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In this article, the writer describes the typical medical retention processing unit found at a military installation and looks at the nursing administrative positions as the responsibilities the individuals holding these positions must shoulder. In particular, the writer delves into the management responsibilities of such men and women. The paper also looks at the nursing care delivery system in a military installation and considers the twin matters of leadership style and communication strategies by reviewing the case of one particular administrator. Finally, the paper looks for evidence that the individual in this case successfully employs conflict management and negotiation skills.

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"In any case, the responsibilities of MRPU's anywhere within the United States Army do not vary over time. Specifically, these units exist to provide injured servicemen and servicewomen with professional medical care while simultaneously seeing to it that all injured or convalescing soldiers meet retention standards; if the soldier does not meet the appropriate retention standards, he or she is released from Active Duty and/or separated from the military. Clearly, the proper interpretation and utilization of retention standards requires a medical staff of conspicuous competence and integrity. More than that, any senior nursing administrator who works on behalf of the United States Army must - at least theoretically - have a passable knowledge of forensic accounting, strong administrative and organizational abilities, and a capacity for getting the most out of subordinates. Without these skills, the responsibility of all senior staff to ensure that over-payments such as those highlighted previously are avoided cannot be met."

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