Exam 26: Advancing Your Career

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During the interview a nurse learns there are several people interviewing for the position. Several days postinterview the nurse is called for a second interview. How should the nurse prepare for this interview?

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Question 21

The nursing faculty member requires that last-semester nursing students create a résumé. One student submits a résumé that includes education, past employment, and accomplishments. Which additional information will the faculty member recommend the student include in this résumé?

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Question 22

Several months ago, the nurse accepted a management position in the neurological care unit. The nurse has been very challenged and stressed and is unsure the position change was the correct choice. What should the nurse do now?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 23

A nurse manager has a strong belief in the value of certification for staff nurses. Unfortunately, only two staff members are certified. How could the manager encourage the remaining staff to seek certification?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 24

A nurse has been in practice for 14 years and has worked in three different departments in the hospital. The nurse is a member of a professional organization and is considering running for an office next year. According to Shirey, this nurse is in which career phase?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 25

A nurse has joined the local Sigma Theta Tau organization. The nurse is hoping to find a mentor within the organization. Which person would be a good candidate?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 26

A newly licensed nurse has submitted an application, letter of interest, and résumé to the human resources department of a hospital and has an interview scheduled for next week. How should the nurse prepare for this interview?

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Question 27

A nurse says, "At last I feel like I am beginning to harvest some of the benefits of my career. I love sharing what I have learned with the new generation of nurses." Someone hearing this statement would interpret it to mean the nurse has likely practiced for at least ______ years.

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Question 28

A baccalaureate nurse has been invited to join Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). While trying to decide about taking the offer, the nurse asks a member about the organization. Which option reflects the best reason to join a group such as this?

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Question 29

A nurse has interviewed with the nurse manager for a position and is very interested in obtaining it. After the interview, what would be an appropriate action to take?

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During the interview a nurse learns there are several people interviewing for the position. Several days postinterview the nurse is called for a second interview. How should the nurse prepare for this interview?

The nursing faculty member requires that last-semester nursing students create a résumé. One student submits a résumé that includes education, past employment, and accomplishments. Which additional information will the faculty member recommend the student include in this résumé?

Several months ago, the nurse accepted a management position in the neurological care unit. The nurse has been very challenged and stressed and is unsure the position change was the correct choice. What should the nurse do now?

A nurse manager has a strong belief in the value of certification for staff nurses. Unfortunately, only two staff members are certified. How could the manager encourage the remaining staff to seek certification?

A nurse has been in practice for 14 years and has worked in three different departments in the hospital. The nurse is a member of a professional organization and is considering running for an office next year. According to Shirey, this nurse is in which career phase?

A nurse has joined the local Sigma Theta Tau organization. The nurse is hoping to find a mentor within the organization. Which person would be a good candidate?

A newly licensed nurse has submitted an application, letter of interest, and résumé to the human resources department of a hospital and has an interview scheduled for next week. How should the nurse prepare for this interview?

A nurse says, "At last I feel like I am beginning to harvest some of the benefits of my career. I love sharing what I have learned with the new generation of nurses." Someone hearing this statement would interpret it to mean the nurse has likely practiced for at least ______ years.

A baccalaureate nurse has been invited to join Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). While trying to decide about taking the offer, the nurse asks a member about the organization. Which option reflects the best reason to join a group such as this?

A nurse has interviewed with the nurse manager for a position and is very interested in obtaining it. After the interview, what would be an appropriate action to take?

Introducing Nursing Management

Designing Organizations

Delivering Nursing Care

Leading, Managing, Following

Initiating and Managing Change

Managing and Improving Quality

Understanding Power and Politics

Thinking Critically, Making Decisions, Solving Problems

Communicating Effectively

Delegating Successfully

Building and Managing Teams

Handling Conflict

Managing Time

Budgeting and Managing Fiscal Resources

Recruiting and Selecting Staff

Staffing and Scheduling

Motivating and Developing Staff

Evaluating Staff Performance

Coaching, Disciplining, and Terminating Staff

Managing Absenteeism, Reducing Turnover, Retaining Staff

Dealing With Staff Problems

Preparing for Emergencies

Preventing Workplace Violence

Handling Collective Bargaining Issues

Managing Stress

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