Deck 15: Advancing Your Career

Question 1

A student nurse is looking for opportunities to develop leadership skills and prepare for initial licensing.Which of the following professional organizations should the student nurse join?

A)American Nurses Association
B)National Student Nurses Association
C)American Academy of Nurses
D)National Institute for Nursing Research

Answer 1

National Student Nurses Association

Question 2

Which of the following is true about most orientation programs?

A)Orientation programs are best when consistent preceptors are utilized.
B)Orientation programs are most effective when they provide standardized content.
C)Orientation programs are traditionally longer than residency programs.
D)Orientation programs are usually on-unit training.

Answer 2

Orientation programs are best when consistent preceptors are utilized.

Question 3

The purpose of which of the following organizations is to use nursing knowledge to advance health policy and practice?

A)Canadian Nurses Association
B)American Academy of Nursing
C)National Institute for Nursing Research
D)National Student Nurses Association

Answer 3

American Academy of Nursing

Question 4

As nurses grow in their profession, it is important to have a career-building toolbox.Which of the following is a professional activity to consider for the toolbox?

A)Share experience with new nurses.
B)Obtain formal recognition for advanced knowledge and skill.
C)Join a committee at work.
D)Attend conferences in your specialty.

Question 5

A nurse is working hard to stay up-to-date on current practice and continuing to grow in skill and knowledge for his specialty.The nurse is not looking to advance his career, but to remain in his current position.Which of the following phases of the nursing career is this nurse most likely in?

A)Harvest phase
B)Promise phase
C)Momentum phase
D)None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is a challenge some new nurses may face when transitioning from student to nurse?

A)Nursing education and nursing practice are very similar, preparing nurses for the issues they will face in practice.
B)Employers expect new nurses to be able to provide safe care and set work priorities right from the first day.
C)Nursing school provides fundamental knowledge and skills and a foundation for future practice.
D)Employers expect nurses to take the time they need to provide good care.

Question 7

Which of the following organizations focuses on providing nurses with evidence-based practice, trends in the field, and standards of specialty practice?

A)National Institute for Nursing Research
B)American Nurses Association
C)Specialty organizations
D)American Academy of Nursing

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding internship and residency programs for new nurses?

A)Nurses enrolled in residency programs are often paid more.
B)Internship and residency programs last up to 2 years.
C)Residency programs teach new nurses clinical leadership skills.
D)All programs require nurses to be licensed.

Question 9

An experienced registered nurse (RN) is reflecting over the chosen career path.The RN has recently passed the certification examination for his or her chosen specialty.Which of the following career stages is the RN most likely in?

A)Momentum phase
B)Promise phase
C)Harvest phase
D)None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is a reason why all nurses should join the American Nurses Association?

A)Specialty organizations enable nurses to present a united front to advocate for nursing issues.
B)The American Nurses Association promotes individual efforts to identify and promote the unique, autonomous role of nursing.
C)The American Nurses Association works to promote health-care workers, such as the registered care technician, to assist with the nursing shortage.
D)The American Nurses Association lobbies legislators to promote the passage of laws affecting the practice of nursing.

Question 11

Which of the following is the best recommendation to assist a new nurse to become accustomed to his or her new position?

A)Work in a health-care setting while going to school.
B)Independent study opportunities give students an opportunity to try out different experiences.
C)Find an experienced nurse to be a mentor.
D)Participate in formal mentoring programs.

Question 12

If you want to learn more about the issues related to nursing practice and health-care policy and participate in active discussions about these issues, which organization should you focus on?

A)American Nurses Association
B)National League for Nursing
C)Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
D)American Academy of Nursing

Question 13

A new nurse is undergoing the transition from student to nurse.Which of the following is true regarding the transition?

A)Although the "professional self" has already been developed, the new nurse must now work on technical skills.
B)A new nurse is expected to provide leadership to ancillary staff.
C)A new nurse will find skills learned in nursing school are valued by employers, such as detailed care plans, looking up medications in detail, and spending plenty of time on discharge.
D)A new nurse will find his or her first real job similar to clinicals without a preceptor and longer shifts.

Question 14

Which of the following recommendations is true regarding the transition to practice?

A)Avoid challenges that can cause loss of confidence.
B)Spend your time learning the profession of nursing, rather than about organizations.
C)Do not try to change everything at once; focus on a few key areas.
D)Expect that if you work hard, the transition to practice will occur quickly.

Question 15

Which of the following is the most effective method of coping with the transition from student to nurse?

A)Modify your professional ideals to put the organization's needs above your own.
B)Rather than give up your professional ideals, consider pursuing a different job.
C)If you find that a career in nursing is not for you, pursue a different profession.
D)Identify nurses who were able to make the transition successfully and discuss work-related issues with them.