Question 1

A well-written letter of resignation is critical to:

Accepted Answer

A)  first announce your intent to resign. 
B)  formally signal discontent in your current position. 
C)  maintain a positive relationship with your former organization and colleagues. 
D)  fulfill your legal obligations as a departing employee. 
A)  first announce your intent to resign. 
B)  formally signal discontent in your current position. 
C)  maintain a positive relationship with your former organization and colleagues. 
D)  fulfill your legal obligations as a departing employee.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  You are pressured to do so by your supervisor. 
B)  The organization has no other suitable candidate for the position. 
C)  You have limited knowledge of information technology and no real interest, but this will increase your knowledge. 
D)  Accepting a position outside of your established skill set may establish you organizationally as an innovative, adaptable leader. 
A)  You are pressured to do so by your supervisor. 
B)  The organization has no other suitable candidate for the position. 
C)  You have limited knowledge of information technology and no real interest, but this will increase your knowledge. 
D)  Accepting a position outside of your established skill set may establish you organizationally as an innovative, adaptable leader.

Question 3

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 4

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  basic knowledge in a specified area. 
B)  advanced practice in functional roles. 
C)  special knowledge beyond basic licensure. 
D)  continued competence as a registered nurse. 
A)  basic knowledge in a specified area. 
B)  advanced practice in functional roles. 
C)  special knowledge beyond basic licensure. 
D)  continued competence as a registered nurse.

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 must 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.

A well-written letter of resignation is critical to:

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?

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

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:

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:

Leading, Managing, and Following

Clinical Safety: The Core of Leading, managing, and Following

Legal and Ethical Issues

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Health Care

Gaining Personal Insight: The Beginning of Being a Leader

Being an Effective Follower

Managing Self: Stress and Time

Communication and Conflict

Power,Politics,and Influence

Healthcare Organizations

Organizational Structures

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Work Force Engagement Through Collective Action and Governance

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

The Impact of Technology

Delegating: Authority, Accountability, Responsibility in Delegation Decisions

Leading Change

Building Effective Teams

Managing Costs and Budgets

Selecting, developing, and Evaluating Staff

Person-Centered Care

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Managing Personal and Personnel Problems

Role Transition

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

The Strategic Planning Process

Thriving for the Future

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Exam 27: Managing Your Career

A well-written letter of resignation is critical to:

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?

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

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:

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:

Leading, Managing, and Following

Clinical Safety: The Core of Leading, managing, and Following

Legal and Ethical Issues

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Health Care

Gaining Personal Insight: The Beginning of Being a Leader

Being an Effective Follower

Managing Self: Stress and Time

Communication and Conflict

Power,Politics,and Influence

Healthcare Organizations

Organizational Structures

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Work Force Engagement Through Collective Action and Governance

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

The Impact of Technology

Delegating: Authority, Accountability, Responsibility in Delegation Decisions

Leading Change

Building Effective Teams

Managing Costs and Budgets

Selecting, developing, and Evaluating Staff

Person-Centered Care

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Managing Personal and Personnel Problems

Role Transition

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

The Strategic Planning Process

Thriving for the Future

Filters