The role of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) would include:
a. diagnosing a patient with pneumonia and prescribing antibiotics.
b. teaching members of a faith community how to avoid skin cancer and referring those with suspicious lesions.
c. participating in the team who is investigating possible abuse of elderly persons by members of a gang known to sell illegal drugs.
d. coordinating care of a patient admitted 4 days ago with stage IV heart failure and chronic bronchitis by revising care plan to include ambulation 50 feet with assistance.
A new graduate desires a position in labor and delivery; however, no position is available. What is the best advice for this nurse?
a. Continue to study to keep skills current and wait for desired position.
b. Return to college until a position in labor or delivery opens.
c. Accept another nursing position and transfer into labor and delivery when a position is available.
d. Practice obstetrical skills in a simulation lab then present evidence of competency to potential employer.
A nurse has critical care experience and is proficient in advanced cardiac life support.
She often helps to lead codes and is an expert clinician with superior health assessment skills. Enjoying a challenge of a fast-paced environment with autonomy, this nurse would best be suited for which nursing role?
a. Flight nurse
b. Home health nurse
c. Hospice nurse
d. Occupational health nurse
People are living longer and with older age comes a higher risk of terminal illness.
Many individuals have chosen to maximize their quality of life but stop aggressive life-sustaining treatments. Nurses who work with terminally ill patients and their families to provide end-of-life care, pain management, and family support are practicing in which role?
a. Hospice
b. Infection control
c. Coordinator
d. Case manager
Quick Reply
