Career Development, Growth of NSG Profession and
Nursing Education - EXAM 1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
(Shirley, 2009) Milestones associated with the different career
stages: Correct Answers -socialization to the nursing role
-building knowledge
-skills
-abilities
-credentials
-an education base
-gaining exposure to a variety of experiences
-identifying strengths
-building confidence
-positioning for the future
A nurse has more than four decades of experience. In order to
ensure that the nurse is not seen as obsolete by peers and
colleagues, the nurse should: Correct Answers continually seek
new knowledge and experience
A nurse is applying for a job and is now writing a cover letter.
The nurse should integrate what characteristics of a cover letter?
Correct Answers -Briefly highlight key points of the resume
-introduce the applicant
-always used when submitting a resume
-make a positive first impression
A nurse is considering certification in an area of specialty. What
potential benefits of certification should the nurse consider?
Correct Answers Increased career options
, increased potential for advancement and promotions
a personal sense of accomplishment
higher salaries
-provides a sense of accomplishment and acheivement
-validation of specialty knowledge and competence to peers and
patients
-increased credibility
-promotes greater autonomy of practice
-provides for increased career opportunities and greater
competitiveness in the job market
-may result in salary incentives
-improved patient outcomes
-increased levels of perceived empowerment creating more
positive work cultures
A nurse is constructing a resume before beginning to search for
a new job. When creating a resume, the nurse should: Correct
Answers ensure the document is concise and easy to read
A nurse is selecting areas to focus on for continuing education
and personal growth over the next year. During this process, the
nurse should:
incorrect answer: prioritize areas of study that are new to the
nurse Correct Answers -reflective practice (seek learning
opportunities to promote continued competence)
-done through use of professional portfolios for competence
assessments
-assessment is individualized to RN's area of practice
A nurse manager who oversees the provision of community-
based care to a large number of clients has been mandated to
Nursing Education - EXAM 1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
(Shirley, 2009) Milestones associated with the different career
stages: Correct Answers -socialization to the nursing role
-building knowledge
-skills
-abilities
-credentials
-an education base
-gaining exposure to a variety of experiences
-identifying strengths
-building confidence
-positioning for the future
A nurse has more than four decades of experience. In order to
ensure that the nurse is not seen as obsolete by peers and
colleagues, the nurse should: Correct Answers continually seek
new knowledge and experience
A nurse is applying for a job and is now writing a cover letter.
The nurse should integrate what characteristics of a cover letter?
Correct Answers -Briefly highlight key points of the resume
-introduce the applicant
-always used when submitting a resume
-make a positive first impression
A nurse is considering certification in an area of specialty. What
potential benefits of certification should the nurse consider?
Correct Answers Increased career options
, increased potential for advancement and promotions
a personal sense of accomplishment
higher salaries
-provides a sense of accomplishment and acheivement
-validation of specialty knowledge and competence to peers and
patients
-increased credibility
-promotes greater autonomy of practice
-provides for increased career opportunities and greater
competitiveness in the job market
-may result in salary incentives
-improved patient outcomes
-increased levels of perceived empowerment creating more
positive work cultures
A nurse is constructing a resume before beginning to search for
a new job. When creating a resume, the nurse should: Correct
Answers ensure the document is concise and easy to read
A nurse is selecting areas to focus on for continuing education
and personal growth over the next year. During this process, the
nurse should:
incorrect answer: prioritize areas of study that are new to the
nurse Correct Answers -reflective practice (seek learning
opportunities to promote continued competence)
-done through use of professional portfolios for competence
assessments
-assessment is individualized to RN's area of practice
A nurse manager who oversees the provision of community-
based care to a large number of clients has been mandated to
