Question 1

On your curriculum vitae,which of the following is the recommended approach for listing employment and educational history information?

Accepted Answer

A) $\quad$1979 RN Diploma 
$\quad$$\quad$1985 BScN 
$\quad$$\quad$2002 MN 
B) $\quad$2002 Mount Rush Health Center Staff Nurse 
$\quad$$\quad$1997 Cedar Falls Clinic Staff Nurse 
$\quad$$\quad$2007 Kilkarney Rehab Center Case Manager 
C) $\quad$2007 MN 
$\quad$$\quad$2005 BScN 
D) $\quad$1997 Sturgeon County Hospital Head Nurse 
$\quad$$\quad$2002 Sturgeon County Supervisor 
$\quad$$\quad$2007 Sturgeon County Director 
A) $\quad$1979 RN Diploma 
$\quad$$\quad$1985 BScN 
$\quad$$\quad$2002 MN 
B) $\quad$2002 Mount Rush Health Center Staff Nurse 
$\quad$$\quad$1997 Cedar Falls Clinic Staff Nurse 
$\quad$$\quad$2007 Kilkarney Rehab Center Case Manager 
C) $\quad$2007 MN 
$\quad$$\quad$2005 BScN 
D) $\quad$1997 Sturgeon County Hospital Head Nurse 
$\quad$$\quad$2002 Sturgeon County Supervisor 
$\quad$$\quad$2007 Sturgeon County Director

Question 2

Steady state styles would be most likely in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A) Small hospital, in an isolated rural setting, with limited hierarchy 
B) Large urban teaching hospital 
C) Health network with several organizations 
D) Travel nurse agency 
A) Small hospital, in an isolated rural setting, with limited hierarchy 
B) Large urban teaching hospital 
C) Health network with several organizations 
D) Travel nurse agency

Question 3

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:

Accepted Answer

A) "Nursing administration is rewarding. What experiences would help you along this path?" 
B) "You do not appear excited about nursing administration. Unless you are excited by that career path, I wouldn't advise going in that direction." 
C) "You seem to find teaching others very rewarding. Have you considered that as a possible career path?" 
D) "You are too inexperienced to consider administration. Work for a few years, and then consider administration." 
A) "Nursing administration is rewarding. What experiences would help you along this path?" 
B) "You do not appear excited about nursing administration. Unless you are excited by that career path, I wouldn't advise going in that direction." 
C) "You seem to find teaching others very rewarding. Have you considered that as a possible career path?" 
D) "You are too inexperienced to consider administration. Work for a few years, and then consider administration."

Question 4

A new graduate is seeking a new position in nursing and wants to "sell" herself effectively.The best strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Create a résumé. 
B) Practice interviewing. 
C) Call the personnel offices. 
D) Create a curriculum vitae. 
A) Create a résumé. 
B) Practice interviewing. 
C) Call the personnel offices. 
D) Create a curriculum vitae.

Question 5

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 has to update her résumé to include her teaching experience.The goal of creating a curriculum vitae is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Have a listing of facts about your professional life. 
B) Provide potential employers with information about where you are in your career. 
C) Respond quickly whenever a position becomes available. 
D) Be certain you can recall facts for a prospective position. 
A) Have a listing of facts about your professional life. 
B) Provide potential employers with information about where you are in your career. 
C) Respond quickly whenever a position becomes available. 
D) Be certain you can recall facts for a prospective position.

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

A) Résumé 
B) Annual evaluations 
C) Portfolio 
D) Patient advocacy project 
A) Résumé 
B) Annual evaluations 
C) Portfolio 
D) Patient advocacy project

On your curriculum vitae,which of the following is the recommended approach for listing employment and educational history information?

Steady state styles would be most likely in which of the following situations?

A new graduate is seeking a new position in nursing and wants to "sell" herself effectively.The best strategy is to:

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 has to update her résumé to include her teaching experience.The goal of creating a curriculum vitae is to:

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?

Leading,Managing,and Following

Safe Care The Core of Leading and Managing

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal and Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Healthcare Organizations

Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

Power,Politics,and Influence

Caring, Communicating, and Managing with Technology

Managing Costs and Budgets

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff

Strategic Planning, Goal-Setting, and Marketing

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Workforce Engagement and Collective Action

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research into Practice

Consumer Relationships

Conflict The Cutting Edge of Change

Managing Personal/Personnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Delegation An Art of Professional Nursing Practice

Role Transition

Self-Management Stress and Time

Thriving for the Future

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Exam 29: Managing Your Career

On your curriculum vitae,which of the following is the recommended approach for listing employment and educational history information?

Steady state styles would be most likely in which of the following situations?

A new graduate is seeking a new position in nursing and wants to "sell" herself effectively.The best strategy is to:

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 has to update her résumé to include her teaching experience.The goal of creating a curriculum vitae is to:

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?

Leading,Managing,and Following

Safe Care The Core of Leading and Managing

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal and Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Healthcare Organizations

Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

Power,Politics,and Influence

Caring, Communicating, and Managing with Technology

Managing Costs and Budgets

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff

Strategic Planning, Goal-Setting, and Marketing

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Workforce Engagement and Collective Action

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research into Practice

Consumer Relationships

Conflict The Cutting Edge of Change

Managing Personal/Personnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Delegation An Art of Professional Nursing Practice

Role Transition

Self-Management Stress and Time

Thriving for the Future

Filters