Question 1

Which one of the following is an example of a nurse in an advanced clinical role?

Accepted Answer

The two major categories of nurses in advanced roles are nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist.

Question 2

The creation of which following new type of program is being considered by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing is currently discussing whether to create a clinically based doctoral program in nursing in Canada.

Question 3

You should anticipate that which following question may be asked during the interview?

Accepted Answer

Questions about strengths and weaknesses are common during interviews and applicants should identify these in advance so they are able to discuss them confidently.

Question 4

Which following factor is often a key to success when looking for nursing employment?

Accepted Answer

Organization is often the key to success in looking for a position. At the outset, it is helpful to draw up an outline of what needs to be done and then proceed through this plan in a logical manner. The first step is to identify what is being sought in a work situation, and then to specify skills and aptitudes needed for such work.

Question 5

According to research by Chambers (2009), which following element is the most important one for nurses to consider as part of their career development?

Accepted Answer

According to Chambers (2009), the most important element that nurses should look for in career development is a challenging professional work environment, in order to avoid stress and burnout.

Question 6

Which following characteristic is considered to be an indicator of creativity, intelligence, and commitment, all of which are requirements for success in research?

Accepted Answer

Grades are one characteristic that are considered to be an indicator of creativity, intelligence, and commitment, all of which are requirements for success in research.

Question 7

The current health care environment in Canada fosters which following outcome for nurses?

Accepted Answer

The current health care environment fosters expansion of nursing roles and restructuring of traditional roles and responsibilities of all the health professions.

Question 8

Which of the following represents one reason for why the Advanced Nurse Practitioner role was created?

Accepted Answer

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner role came out of the need for nurses to assume expanded roles in areas where medical care was lacking-for example, in rural and northern areas.

Question 9

Which one of the following represents a change in the admission requirements for students to enter master's and doctoral studies in nursing?

Accepted Answer

In the past, most nursing graduate programs did not welcome students who had recently completed an undergraduate program; however, this has now changed.

Question 10

Which one of the following is considered to be the most dependable indicator of future success?

Accepted Answer

Success in the past is the most dependable indicator of future success.

Question 11

Which of the following is an important factor to look for when researching graduate programs?

Accepted Answer

One important factor to look for in a graduate program is the available library and computer resources at the university. Other important factors to consider include the track records of key faculty, the success of past graduate students, the match between research in the school and the interest of the student, opportunities for apprenticeship, and the availability of funding for graduate students.

Question 12

What is the minimum education requirement for a nursing research career?

Accepted Answer

The minimum requirement for a nursing research career is a doctoral degree.

Question 13

Which following activity would be appropriate prior to an interview?

Accepted Answer

Information on the organization may be gathered in advance of an interview, to gain some understanding of the organization. Employers are often impressed with the initiative of applicants who have done research about the organization for which they hope to work.

Question 14

Which type of résumé would be most appropriate when applying to a university for a nursing faculty position?

Accepted Answer

A lengthy résumé is acceptable when applying for academic positions, whereas a one- or two-page résumé is recommended for clinical practice positions.

Question 15

During the 1980s and 1990s, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner role was extended to meet the needs of which one of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner role was extended during the 1980s and 1990s to meet the needs of patients and their families in tertiary-care hospitals, because the number of medical residents was declining.

Quiz 22: Career Development in Nursing