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11. A new graduate is seeking a new position in nursing and wants to “sell” herself effectively. The best strategy is to:
- Aa. create a résumé.
- Bb. practice interviewing.
- Cc. call the personnel offices.
- Dd. create a curriculum vitae.
22. A nurse manager has been employed in the same facility for 20 years and has held the same position. This career style is known as:
- Aa. linear.
- Bb. spiral.
- Cc. steady state.
- Dd. entrepreneurial/transient.
33. Thomas has been a nurse in your ICU for 10 years. In facilitating Thomas’ professional development, the nurse manager would focus on:
- Aa. certification for the ICU environment.
- Bb. discussions about how Thomas can fit with role expectations and relationships.
- Cc. possible changes to other ICU environments.
- Dd. encouraging him to lead changes that leave long-term impacts after his retirement.
44. Before beginning her own nursing agency, a nurse worked with other temporary nursing agencies in nine states and multiple agencies. She had set a personal goal to start her own agency. What type of motivation does this exemplify in career success?
- Aa. Linear
- Bb. Spiral
- Cc. External
- Dd. Internal
55. A young male nurse began in nursing as a staff nurse at a hospital. After 3 years, he moved to a home healthcare agency for increase in pay and taking a position as a manager in the agency. What type of motivation does this exemplify in career success?
- Aa. Internal
- Bb. External
- Cc. Spiral
- Dd. Entrepreneurial
66. A unit manager recently graduated as a clinical nurse specialist with a focus in gerontology. She applied to take a certification exam. Certification is designed to recognize:
- Aa. basic knowledge in a specified area.
- Bb. advanced practice in functional roles.
- Cc. special knowledge beyond basic licensure.
- Dd. continued competence as a registered nurse.
77. Which of the following situations is most likely to result in a productive, whole work situation?
- Aa. Amy, RN, 5 years of experience in the Emergency Department. Amy accepts a position working with older clients in a home health agency because she has relocated, and this is the only full-time position available.
- Bb. Adam, RN, 8 years of experience in various nursing positions, including that of a nurse manager. Adam accepts a new nurse manager position because he has a family and wants more regular hours. He is most comfortable working in direct client care.
- Cc. Louise, RN, 10 years of experience in an Emergency Department. She accepts a position as a case manager in home health care, working with older clients. She especially enjoys working with older adults and wants to take on leadership and management challenges.
- Dd. Courtney, RN, a new graduate. Courtney is getting comfortable with delivering nursing care as an RN. She is offered a position on surgery as a permanent team leader. The unit has had a great deal of turnover recently, and only limited mentorship is available.
88. A nurse is applying for a new position. This position is one in which she will serve as a liaison between a hospital and a school of nursing. The nurse must update her résumé to include her teaching experience. The goal of creating a curriculum vitae is to:
- Aa. have a listing of facts about your professional life.
- Bb. provide potential employers with information about where you are in your career.
- Cc. respond quickly whenever a position becomes available.
- Dd. be certain you can recall facts for a prospective position.
99. To develop a curriculum vitae, or résumé, a nurse must develop a personal data file. The goal of a personal data file is to:
- Aa. create an opportunity to be interviewed.
- Bb. have a listing of facts about your professional life.
- Cc. have a tool in place for marketing yourself.
- Dd. create a document that lists your skills.
1010. An experienced staff nurse applies for a distinct position of patient advocate at a new clinic. Based on the various tools available to her, which of the following should she bring to her interview to best present her skills?
- Aa. Résumé
- Bb. Annual evaluations
- Cc. Portfolio
- Dd. Patient advocacy project
1111. During performance appraisal interviews, Joanne’s nurse manager notices Joanne’s excitement when she talks about how she has helped patients on a rehab unit understand the complexities of their regimens. When Joanne’s nurse manager asks her about her career path plans, Joanne says that she wants to become a nurse administrator. The best response to Joanne would be:
- Aa. “Nursing administration is rewarding. What experiences would help you along this
path?” - Bb. “You do not appear excited about nursing administration. Unless you are excited
by that career path, I wouldn’t advise going in that direction. - Cc. “You seem to find teaching others very rewarding. Have you considered that as a
possible career path?” - Dd. “You are too inexperienced to consider administration. Work for a few years, and
then consider administration.”
- Aa. “Nursing administration is rewarding. What experiences would help you along this
1212. Knowing your professional strengths is important to:
- Aa. find your fit in positions and a career path.
- Bb. maintain a professional status.
- Cc. act in a manner that is legal and ethical.
- Dd. understand the role expectations of a position.
1313. You are offered an opportunity to take a temporary leave from your position as a nurse manager to lead a technology implementation project. Which of the following reasons for accepting the opportunity is most consistent with developing a solid career path?
- Aa. You are pressured to do so by your supervisor.
- Bb. The organization has no other suitable candidate for the position.
- Cc. You have limited knowledge of information technology and no real interest, but this will increase your knowledge.
- Dd. Accepting a position outside of your established skill set may establish you
organizationally as an innovative, adaptable leader.
1414. Steady state styles would be most likely in which of the following situations?
- Aa. Small hospital, in an isolated rural setting, with limited hierarchy
- Bb. Large urban teaching hospital
- Cc. Health network with several organizations
- Dd. Travel nurse agency
1515. On your curriculum vitae, which of the following is the recommended approach for listing employment and educational history information?
- Aa. 1979 RN Diploma
1985 BScN
2002 MN - Bb. 2002 Mount Rush Health Center Staff Nurse
1997 Cedar Falls Clinic Staff Nurse
2007 Kilkarney Rehab Center Case Manager - Cc. 2007 MN
2005 BScN - Dd. 1997 Sturgeon County Hospital Head Nurse
2002 Sturgeon County Supervisor 2007 Sturgeon County Director
- Aa. 1979 RN Diploma
1616. Which of the following needs revision on a résumé or CV?
- Aa. John Jones
87 Highway Drive City, MI 79110 jjones@gmail.com - Bb. M. Howes
Anyway Highway
City, MO 77700
(H) 777-777-0000 e-mail: mh@gmail.com - Cc. Dr. L. Jones
99 Carway Drive City, NY 84003
(H) 999-999-0000 (Cell) 999-000-9999 - Dd. Tanya Jones
67 Honeywell Drive City, MO 66907 beerhog@hotmail.com
- Aa. John Jones
1717. The primary difference between a résumé and a CV is that a résumé:
- Aa. reflects your skills, knowledge, and background in relation to a specific position.
- Bb. offers a detailed listing of positions held and where positions were held.
- Cc. includes a long and detailed explanation of academic and work experience.
- Dd. provides contact information and focuses on your background, in general.
1818. A functional résumé focuses on:
- Aa. experience and skills gained in positions.
- Bb. positions held and specific roles in the positions.
- Cc. academic qualifications and achievements.
- Dd. relating skills and experience to qualifications in a specific position.
1919. A cover letter and a résumé together should be no longer than ________ page(s).
- Aa. two
- Bb. one
- Cc. four
- Dd. three
2020. During an interview for a manager’s position, you find the supervisor and staff unfriendly. Responses to questions are met with vague responses. After the interview, you decide not to pursue the position. What follow-up, if any, is most appropriate?
- Aa. There is no need for you to do anything further. You likely will not be offered the
position anyway. - Bb. You should file a complaint with human resources about the supervisor’s lack of
interviewing skills. - Cc. You should send a thank-you note to the interviewer, indicating appreciation for
her time. - Dd. You should call and leave a voicemail, indicating your disinterest in the position.
- Aa. There is no need for you to do anything further. You likely will not be offered the
2121. A well-written letter of resignation is critical to:
- Aa. first announce your intent to resign.
- Bb. formally signal discontent in your current position.
- Cc. maintain a positive relationship with your former organization and colleagues.
- Dd. fulfill your legal obligations as a departing employee.
2222. In preparing for a fair interview process as a hiring manager, you should:
- Aa. put water out for the candidates.
- Bb. ensure that you know the names of all candidates.
- Cc. dress comfortably and professionally.
- Dd. prepare a schedule of questions to be asked of all candidates.
2323. To enhance team leadership skills for your team leaders, you arrange opportunities for:
- Aa. certification.
- Bb. continuing education.
- Cc. graduate courses.
- Dd. volunteerism.
2424. Professional associations:
- Aa. set regulatory requirements and establish entry requirements for nursing.
- Bb. offer graduate programs for clinical and career advancement.
- Cc. provide opportunities for career networking and support.
- Dd. are open to all individuals who meet the criteria for membership.
251. An example of a career is: (Select all that apply.)
- Aa. employment in short-term contract jobs in business, nursing, and whatever is
available. - Bb. involvement in an area of practice that is regulated.
- Cc. continuous employment in the same position and the same arrangement for 20
years. - Dd. moving into and out of nursing positions in various cities while pursuing travel and
education that develop understanding of global health.
- Aa. employment in short-term contract jobs in business, nursing, and whatever is
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