Deck 4: Making Professional Goals a Reality

Question 1

The nurse manager is evaluating a group of newly licensed registered nurses. Which of the following best describes the expectations of behavior in this group? Select all that apply.

A) Possess theoretic background for decision-making
B) Utilize the nursing process in a systematic way
C) Recognize own abilities and limitations
D) Delegate all tasks to unlicensed personnel
E) Display proficiency in complex tasks

Answer 1

Possess theoretic background for decision-making
Utilize the nursing process in a systematic way
Recognize own abilities and limitations

Question 2

The nursing student is developing career goals. Which of the following are the most common ways to identify focused career goals? Select all that apply.

A) Clinical competency
B) Areas of nursing practice
C) Administrative skills
D) Ask a supervisor
E) Geographic location

Answer 2

Clinical competency
Areas of nursing practice
Administrative skills

Question 3

The nursing student is setting personal career goals. Which of the following is the first step in this process?

A) Thorough self-assessment
B) Develop long-term goals
C) Maintain competencies
D) Practice self-reflection

Answer 3

Thorough self-assessment

Question 4

A group of new graduates are talking about experiences about transition into the nursing profession. Which of the following identifies positive circumstances during that time? Select all that apply.

A) Positive feedback
B) Gaining experiences
C) Independence
D) Making mistakes
E) Communication

Question 5

An individual is anxious about transitioning into the new graduate role. Which of the following best supports the new graduate's transition into this new role?

A) Working with a mentor
B) Working on preferred unit
C) Individual confidence
D) Self-directed study

Question 6

A nursing student is seeking employment as a new graduate. Which of the following is the most prominent source of potential jobs?

A) Internet
B) Newspapers
C) Conferences
D) Trade journals

Question 7

The nursing student who has limited healthcare experience is developing a cover letter as part of an employment application. What type of information is most appropriate to include in the body of the letter?

A) Skills gained from other employment
B) Availability for interview
C) Simple recitation of the résumé
D) Comprehensive qualifications

Question 8

A nursing student is preparing to develop a professional résumé. Which of the following best represents a professional résumé?

A) Formal appearance, without errors
B) Tailored to multiple situations
C) Primarily used to hire during interviews
D) Used to identify potential employers

Question 9

The nursing student is developing a résumé for an employment fair. Which critical element should be included?

A) Work history
B) Educational background
C) Career objectives
D) Volunteer experience

Question 10

The student nurse is learning interviewing skills. Which priority answers are employers seeking during the interview? Select all that apply.

A) Skills and ability of candidate to do the job
B) Attitude of candidate toward the job
C) Personality fit with the organization
D) Candidate opinions about organization
E) Basic knowledge of disease processes

Question 11

A nursing student is preparing for an upcoming employment interview. What is the most important topic to consider before the interview?

A) Self-reflection
B) Desired salary
C) Personal references
D) Past interviews

Question 12

The nursing student is preparing for a telephone interview. Which is the priority advantage of a telephone interview?

A) Appearance doesn't matter with no video link.
B) No preparation is needed prior to interview.
C) Panel interviews are not utilized.
D) No follow-up is needed after interview.

Question 13

A nursing student is asked an illegal or inappropriate question during an employment interview. Which is the most appropriate way for the student to handle this situation?

A) Redirect the interviewer's question
B) Answer the interviewer's question
C) Reply with a simple yes or no
D) Explain the question in depth

Question 14

The nursing student is preparing for the interviewing process. Which of the following are considered interviewing errors? Select all that apply.

A) Negative comments about former employers
B) Identifying personal problems
C) Discussing student loans
D) Ignoring nonverbal behaviors
E) Role playing

Question 15

The nursing student is not offered employment during the first round of interviews. Which are the best actions for this student? Select all that apply.

A) Maintain contact with employer at regular intervals
B) Indicate continued interest in employment
C) Track details of extensive job searches
D) Call the nurse manager every week
E) Ask friends how they got a job

Question 16

The nursing student is planning to resign from a part-time position in an acute care setting. Which of the following are priority considerations prior to resigning? Select all that apply.

A) Responsible positions require more notice.
B) The letter should be directed to the manager.
C) Last day of employment is required.
D) Accrued vacation days are automatically distributed.
E) Three months is standard time for supervisory positions.

Question 17

The National Council State Boards of Nursing identified trends in nursing jobs. Which best describes these trends? Select all that apply.

A) Work environments
B) Employment characteristics
C) Job activities of newly licensed nurses
D) Insurance payments
E) Medical equipment

Question 18

The nursing student is reading about the improved economic position of the nurse. Which priority reasons are cited for this improvement? Select all that apply.

A) Advent of collective bargaining
B) Nursing shortage in 1980s
C) Laws governing fair labor practices
D) Males entering the workforce
E) Salary distributions for new graduates

Question 19

Nursing students are reviewing the entry level job analysis conducted by the National Council State Boards of Nursing (2015) . Which universal nursing action was identified among both registered nurses and licensed practical nurses?

A) Performing vital signs
B) Medication administration
C) Admission assessment
D) Patient education

Question 20

The nursing student is reviewing employer expectations regarding nursing competencies. Which agency is primarily responsible for this oversight?

A) The Joint Commission
B) National Council State Boards of Nursing
C) Individual hospital associations
D) State Boards of Nursing Practice Act