When describing assessment of professional competency, which point would be included?
A) Recent participation in practice assures adequate competency for professional registered nurses.
B) In many states, competency is determined via initial licensure continuing unless proven otherwise.
C) Graduation from an accredited nursing program assures a practitioner minimum competency throughout his or her career.
D) Professional competency can only be ascertained by examination.
The majority of research on mandatory overtime and its effects focuses primarily on working shifts of which time duration?
A) 8 hours
B) 10 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 14 hours
A nurse is reflecting upon her career and recognizes that it will take input from all nurses to help address the many challenges facing the professionals of today. What can this nurse do to help reverse the shortage? (Select all that apply.)
A) Lobby legislators to provide more funding for nursing education at all levels
B) Contribute to her professional association educational fund
C) Complete the next level of education available to her
D) Commit to a passive role in expanding the nursing traditions
E) Recruit family and friends to consider nursing as a long-term career
A new nurse has been working as a nurse for 6 months but has recently been experiencing difficulties on the job. She has had difficulty making decisions and recognizing basic changes in her clients, resulting in some developing further complications.
The supervisor notes this nurse was hired about two months after passing her NCLEX examination. This new nurse is exhibiting which recognized trait that transition to practice programs are designed to address?
A) Prepare for emotional demands
B) Upgrade clinical skills
C) Instruct in new technology
D) Teach specialized skills
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