Deck 13: Professional Employment

Question 1

Upon graduation from a neonatal nurse practitioner (NP) program, which step is most appropriate for the NP candidate to implement?

A) Applying to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
B) Practicing completion of short-answer essay questions
C) Taking an official competency-based examination
D) Requesting a national provider identifier (NPI) for each state of practice

Answer 1

Taking an official competency-based examination

Question 2

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) examination covers content related to which domain?

A) Professional Practice
B) Implementation
C) Independent Practice
D) Evaluation

Answer 2

Evaluation

Question 3

Discuss the use of a résumé and a curriculum vitae when applying for employment as a nurse practitioner (NP).

Answer 3

While a résumé and a curriculum vitae are similar in some regards, there are some significant differences. A résumé is typically an abbreviated document that gives an overview of education, employment history, and achievements in one to two pages. Curricula vitae, on the other hand, are typically longer and more detailed. Curricula vitae are used when seeking positions in an academic setting, but often nursing professionals will use them if seeking a leadership role in the healthcare field. As a new NP, highlighting clinical education and hours spent in each specialty area is important, as the individual does not yet have formal work experience as an NP. Whether using a résumé or a curriculum vitae, the NP must have a well-organized and coherent document that highlights personal abilities, skills, and accomplishments to promote his or her career.

Question 4

For the nurse practitioner who is seeking employment, recommendations related to résumé preparation include which practice?

A) Highlighting past nonmedical jobs
B) Using 12 point Times New Roman font
C) Omitting discussion of any gaps in the work history
D) Providing the email address used at the current workplace

Question 5

Discuss the collaborative nature of the nurse practitioner's (NP's) role.

Question 6

Discuss strategies implemented by the nurse practitioner (NP) to promote a successful interview by telephone and in person.

Question 7

The nurse practitioner (NP) is interviewing for a new position. Which question is most appropriate for the NP to ask the potential employer?

A) "What is the expected patient volume?"
B) "Is health insurance provided?"
C) "What is the salary range?
D) "How will vacation time be accrued?"

Question 8

Summarize key advantages to finalizing the nurse practitioner's (NP's) employment contract with a written agreement.

Question 9

Following graduation from a nurse practitioner (NP) program, the NP candidate prepares to seek employment. When seeking authorization to practice as an NP in a healthcare setting, which step does the NP candidate complete first?

A) Credentialing
B) Peer review
C) Clinical privileging
D) Licensure

Question 10

Discuss state governance of the legal scope of practice for the nurse practitioner (NP).

Question 11

Discuss the elements that are important to you when seeking a place of employment. What is negotiable and what is nonnegotiable?

Question 12

Share your resume with a peer. Discuss strengths and weaknesses of your peer's current resume and offer suggestions for improvement.

Question 13

Discuss the process of certification and licensure, and list what steps need to be taken to become gainfully employed after graduation.

Question 14

What resources are available to the NP in understanding the state-by-state NP scope-of-practice laws?

Question 15

Identify the benefits of formal employment.