Ch 11- Career Planning and
Development Questions & Answers
Career Development - ANSWERis intentional career planning and should be viewed as
a critical and deliberate life process involving both the individual and the employer
Career development in an organization must include more than management of
employees - ANSWER
Career Stages - ANSWERPromise
Momentum
Harvest
promise - ANSWERearliest stage, first 10 years of nursing employment
less experiences
face reality overload
Critical to make wise early early career choices
Promise Milestones - ANSWERsocialization to the nursing role
building knowledge, skills, abilities, credentials, and an education base.
gaining exposure to variety of experiences
identifying strengths and building confidence and positioning for the future
Momentum - ANSWER11-29 years of experience is in the middle career phase
Time of accomplishment, challenge, and a sense of purpose, often has a level of
expertise to be a role model to others
Momentum Milestones - ANSWERfurther building confidence
develop expertise
gaining mastery
establishing a professional track record
**Challenge is creating career progression rather than stagnation.
Harvest - ANSWERlate career 30-40 years. Prime - Legacy level experience.
must strive for ongoing reinvention to renew their potential value to their coworkers.
Development Questions & Answers
Career Development - ANSWERis intentional career planning and should be viewed as
a critical and deliberate life process involving both the individual and the employer
Career development in an organization must include more than management of
employees - ANSWER
Career Stages - ANSWERPromise
Momentum
Harvest
promise - ANSWERearliest stage, first 10 years of nursing employment
less experiences
face reality overload
Critical to make wise early early career choices
Promise Milestones - ANSWERsocialization to the nursing role
building knowledge, skills, abilities, credentials, and an education base.
gaining exposure to variety of experiences
identifying strengths and building confidence and positioning for the future
Momentum - ANSWER11-29 years of experience is in the middle career phase
Time of accomplishment, challenge, and a sense of purpose, often has a level of
expertise to be a role model to others
Momentum Milestones - ANSWERfurther building confidence
develop expertise
gaining mastery
establishing a professional track record
**Challenge is creating career progression rather than stagnation.
Harvest - ANSWERlate career 30-40 years. Prime - Legacy level experience.
must strive for ongoing reinvention to renew their potential value to their coworkers.
