Question 1

An example of a career is

Accepted Answer

A)  employment in short-term contract jobs in business, nursing, and whatever is available. 
B)  involvement in an area of practice that is regulated. 
C)  continuous employment in the same position and the same arrangement for 20 years. 
D)  moving into and out of nursing positions in various cities while pursuing travel and education that develops understanding of global health. 
A)  employment in short-term contract jobs in business, nursing, and whatever is available. 
B)  involvement in an area of practice that is regulated. 
C)  continuous employment in the same position and the same arrangement for 20 years. 
D)  moving into and out of nursing positions in various cities while pursuing travel and education that develops understanding of global health.

Question 2

In preparing for a fair interview process as a hiring manager,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  put water out for the candidates. 
B)  ensure that you know the names of all candidates. 
C)  dress comfortably and professionally. 
D)  prepare a schedule of questions to be asked of all candidates. 
A)  put water out for the candidates. 
B)  ensure that you know the names of all candidates. 
C)  dress comfortably and professionally. 
D)  prepare a schedule of questions to be asked of all candidates.

Question 3

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 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)  practise interviewing. 
C)  call the personnel offices. 
D)  create a curriculum vitae (CV). 
A)  create a résumé. 
B)  practise interviewing. 
C)  call the personnel offices. 
D)  create a curriculum vitae (CV).

Question 5

Before beginning her own nursing agency,a nurse worked with other temporary nursing agencies in nine states.This career style is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  linear. 
B)  spiral. 
C)  steady state. 
D)  entrepreneurial/transient. 
A)  linear. 
B)  spiral. 
C)  steady state. 
D)  entrepreneurial/transient.

Question 6

During an interview for a manager's position,you find the supervisor and staff unfriendly.Responses to questions are met with vague responses.After the interview,you decide not to pursue the position.What follow-up,if any,is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no need for you to do anything further. You likely will not be offered the position anyway. 
B)  You should file a complaint with the human resources department about the supervisor's lack of interviewing skills. 
C)  You should send a thank you note to the interviewer, indicating appreciation for her time. 
D)  You should call and leave a voicemail, indicating your lack of interest in the position. 
A)  There is no need for you to do anything further. You likely will not be offered the position anyway. 
B)  You should file a complaint with the human resources department about the supervisor's lack of interviewing skills. 
C)  You should send a thank you note to the interviewer, indicating appreciation for her time. 
D)  You should call and leave a voicemail, indicating your lack of interest in the position.

An example of a career is

In preparing for a fair interview process as a hiring manager,you should

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

Before beginning her own nursing agency,a nurse worked with other temporary nursing agencies in nine states.This career style is known as

During an interview for a manager's position,you find the supervisor and staff unfriendly.Responses to questions are met with vague responses.After the interview,you decide not to pursue the position.What follow-up,if any,is most appropriate?

Leading, Managing, and Following

Patient Focus

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Health Care 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 and Goal Setting

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Nursing Advocacy

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Understanding and Resolving Conflict

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Practising and Leading in Interdisciplinary Settings

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Thriving for the Future

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Exam 29: Managing Your Career

An example of a career is

In preparing for a fair interview process as a hiring manager,you should

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

Before beginning her own nursing agency,a nurse worked with other temporary nursing agencies in nine states.This career style is known as

During an interview for a manager's position,you find the supervisor and staff unfriendly.Responses to questions are met with vague responses.After the interview,you decide not to pursue the position.What follow-up,if any,is most appropriate?

Leading, Managing, and Following

Patient Focus

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Health Care 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 and Goal Setting

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Nursing Advocacy

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Understanding and Resolving Conflict

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Practising and Leading in Interdisciplinary Settings

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Thriving for the Future

Filters