QUESTION A well-written letter of resignation is critical to: a. First announce your intent to resign. b. Formally signal discontent in your current position. c. Maintain a positive relationship with your former organization and colleagues. d. Fulfill your legal obligations as a departing employee. ANSWER: ANS: C A well-written resignation letter outlines your intent […]
QUESTION Thomas has been a nurse in your ICU for 10 years. In facilitating Thomas’ professional development, you would focus on (select all that apply): a. Certification for the ICU environment. b. Discussions about how Thomas can fit with role expectations and relationships. c. Possible specializations within the ICU environment. d. Encouraging him to lead […]
QUESTION You notice that wait times in your Emergency Department are growing longer, because of factors such as increases in the numbers of persons with chronic disorders, discharge of patients into the community at a higher level of acuity, and limited resources for transfer of inpatients. You begin to think about an application that would […]
QUESTION Your organization is in the middle of re-designing patient care units, with decisions based on best practices and various other sources of evidence. In the middle of the transition, there is a temporary halt called to the transition because of a re-design of the health care system and greater emphasis on primary care. What […]
QUESTION As a team, you and the staff have determined that there is a need to reduce medication errors on your unit. Together, you developed the questions that you would like addressed and searched the literature for relevant research studies. Based on the evidence, you suggested a change to your practices and now are involved […]
QUESTION As a nurse manager, it is important to become a “future thinker.” Which is an example of a “future thinker”? a. Keeping traditional practices b. Moving toward evidence-based practices c. Finding less need for more knowledge d. Believing that macromarketing will be a necessity ANSWER: ANS: B Future forecasts include evolutions in power, […]
QUESTION The chief nursing officer has been developing her portfolio for years. What is the chief nursing officer modeling? a. Her clinical expertise b. Affection for tradition c. Her employability d. Her busy professional life ANSWER: ANS: C Being employed is no longer sufficient; we must be employable. A portfolio outlines achievements and experiences […]
QUESTION A young male nurse began in nursing as a staff nurse at a hospital. After 3 years, he moved to a home healthcare agency. After 2 years, he was promoted to a managerial position and now has returned to another hospital as a new director of nursing. This career style is known as: a. […]
QUESTION Nursing research has indicated that the foundation for becoming a nursing leader is the ability to: a. Write effectively. b. Speak two or three languages. c. Focus on day-to-day priorities. d. Think futuristically. ANSWER: ANS: D Whether you are a leader, a follower, or a manager, being able to visualize in your mind […]
QUESTION A 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. […]
