Steady state styles would be most likely in which of the following situations?
a. Small hospital, in an isolated rural setting, with limited hierarchy
b. Large urban teaching hospital
c. Health network with several organizations
d. Travel nurse agency
Question 2You 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. 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 3An experienced staff nurse applies for a distinct position of patient advocate at a new clinic. Based on the various tools available to her, which of the following should she bring to her interview to best present her skills?
a. Rsum
b. Annual evaluations
c. Portfolio
d. Patient advocacy project
Question 4To develop a curriculum vitae, or rsum, a nurse must develop a personal data file. The goal of a personal data file is to:
a. Create an opportunity to be interviewed.
b. Have a listing of facts about your professional life.
c. Have a tool in place for marketing yourself.
d. Create a document that lists your skills.
Question 5A 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. 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 6A 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 has to update her rsum to include her teaching experience. The goal of creating a curriculum vitae is to:
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.
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