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Job Search: Finding Your Match

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Question 1
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Multiple Choice

When should a follow-up letter be written to a recruiter?

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A

Before the interview to thank him or her for granting you the interview

B

Approximately 2 weeks after you did not get the job to inquire

C

A few days after the interview

D

When you are sure you got the position

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Question 2
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Multiple Choice

Cover letters:

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A

should signify an interest in the employer and let the employer know that you took time to research the organization.

B

must be handwritten so the employer can determine whether charting will be legible.

C

should be limited to one paragraph because time is of the essence.

D

let the employer know your desired salary, shift, and area of practice.

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Question 3
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A nurse interested in an entry level position as a registered nurse prepares the cover letter. A correctly written cover letter might include:

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A

"I am interested in a position where community outreach is valued as noted in your organization's mission statement."

B

"I am highly educated and have several degrees including an Associate Degree in accounting, a certification in word processing, a Bachelor's degree in journalism, and a Bachelor's degree in nursing."

C

"I am looking for a position that will allow me to develop my skills and still have a balanced home and work life."

D

"I am married, a Christian, a single parent, and due to the downturn in the economy will be willing to work any shift or nursing unit."

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Question 4
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To determine basic competency, the interview for a nursing position may include a test in:

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A

pathophysiology.

B

correctly writing nursing diagnoses.

C

pharmacology.

D

computer skills.

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Question 5
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Multiple Choice

When the job applicant is asked to identify weaknesses, one appropriate reply for the novice nurse might be:

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A

"I have no weaknesses."

B

"Are you trying to set me up?"

C

"Delegating to peers."

D

"Caring requires weakness."

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Question 6
Multiple Choice

A valuable tool for determining whether a potential employer is suitable for your career goals is to:

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A
call The Joint Commission (TJC) to ask whether the organization meets required standards.
B
assess the work climate by walking through the facility.
C
review financial statements of the institution.
D
ask what they can do for you rather than what you can do for them.
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Question 7
Multiple Choice

Many nursing professionals have portfolios that include:

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A
family pictures.
B
letters of commendation.
C
articles that describe lack of quality in health care.
D
high school achievements.
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Question 8
Multiple Choice

A potential applicant reviews the application process and learns that preemployment physicals often include:

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A
cholesterol screening.
B
pregnancy testing.
C
urine drug screening.
D
vision and hearing tests.
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Question 9
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A graduate nurse should begin the job search knowing that:

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A
few jobs are available for RNs because of a failing health care economy.
B
it would be more promising to apply to a rural hospital than to an urban hospital.
C
although efforts have been made to reduce expenditures for health care, the need for RNs remains stable.
D
the demand for nurses to work in acute care hospitals has decreased because most services are being shifted to outpatient and ambulatory settings.
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Question 10
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While performing a job search, a nurse reviews the list of Magnet hospitals of the American Nurses Credentialing Center because:

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A
these hospitals are able to hold on to revenue gained from patient care.
B
nursing longevity, autonomy, and self-governance are important features of these institutions.
C
all RNs have a minimum of a master's degree and are credentialed in the area in which they provide care.
D
these hospitals have the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment such as magnetic resonance imagery.
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Question 11
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According to the Hallmarks of the Professional Nursing Environment, a nurse should ask a potential employer:

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A
how salaries compare with those of larger facilities.
B
what benefits are provided to RNs that are not available to other health care providers.
C
what role nurses have in determining the quality of care.
D
how the employer plans to provide long-term economic security to RNs.
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Question 12
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A nurse entering the job market wants to be certain that the first position is rewarding and allows for growth as a registered nurse. According to the Hallmarks of the Professional Nursing Environment, the nurse should ask:

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A
about the philosophy related to clinical care to determine the role of RNs in deciding outcomes related quality outcomes.
B
if professional development opportunities are supported through paid leave and tuition reimbursement.
C
how compensation packages compare to others in the same area and nationally.
D
what the projected need for RNs is in the next 5 years and current turnover rate.
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Question 13
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A nurse who is applying for a position contacts an expert on writing résumé and cover letters and is told:

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A
to use correction fluid sparingly.
B
that when an error is made, a single line should be used to cross through the mistake, and initials should be inserted above the error.
C
to limit margins to one half inch so that the page appears full of information.
D
to be concise, limit the resume to a single page.
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Question 14
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The appropriate procedure for addressing a cover letter when the applicant is unsure of the name and title of the person to whom the letter should be addressed is to:

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A
address the letter to "To Whom It May Concern."
B
address the letter to "Nurse Recruiter."
C
call the facility to inquire about the name and title of the person.
D
leave the salutation blank if the name and the title are unknown.
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Question 15
Multiple Choice

When preparing the education section of a resume:

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A
list high school, followed by the first college attended.
B
include all colleges attended, even if a degree was not awarded.
C
omit the address of the university unless requested by the potential employer.
D
list in reverse chronologic order the names, dates, and addresses of universities that awarded degrees.
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Question 16
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A new graduate arrives for the first interview feeling prepared and excited about beginning a nursing career but quickly becomes concerned when the recruiter asks which illegal question?

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A
"Have you been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation?"
B
"We are very interested in hiring you but you do understand the position is contingent on the results of the preemployment physical and background check?"
C
"What do you consider to be your major weaknesses for this particular position?"
D
"Because you are applying for a position in the operating room, you must be able to be on call. How many children do you have responsibility for at home?"
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Question 17
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A new graduate secures the first interview and wants to work where cultural diversity is appreciated. The applicant feels that accepting this interview was the right choice when the recruiter states, "We do not discriminate based on sex, race, or age and practice inclusiveness of diversity." Which question would reflect this statement?

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A
"Nurses must work a master schedule where one month is Monday through Friday and the next month is the weekend shift. What is your religious belief about working on Sunday?"
B
"We offer many benefits for employees such as educational benefits and health insurance."
C
"Our mission is to provide patient-centered care that reflects the belief of the patient and family with an aim to win them over to Western medicine and less superstition, don't you agree?"
D
"Do you have any issues with working with patients who are from a disadvantaged background because we have many people who refuse to work then want free care?"
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Question 18
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Which message would be appropriate to leave on answering systems?

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A
"You have reached 910-999-1212. Please leave your name and number and I look forward to returning your call as soon as possible."
B
Music that has messages that might be offensive to some callers downloaded as the response when applicant is unavailable.
C
"Hi, I'm not here. Sorry you missed me. Call again."
D
"I am interviewing for positions, hope to be home soon. If you are calling about an interview, please leave your name, number, and possible positions available."
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Question 19
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When preparing a portfolio, the nurse should include: (select all that apply)

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A
copies of diplomas awarded by colleges/universities.
B
copies of college transcripts.
C
a personal photograph, if not included with the application.
D
letters of recognition for scoring high on national achievement tests while in nursing school.
E
a copy of the voter's registration card.
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Question 20
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A new graduate nurse is preparing for an interview for her first position and knows that: (select all that apply)

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A
the primary goal for the first job is to complete orientation and should be considered as an extension of nursing school.
B
appointments for interviews should be scheduled immediately after graduation to avoid rushing into a position.
C
self-confidence can be improved with self-talk, which reminds the graduate that peers from her school are effective practitioners.
D
work history of even nonmedical positions can demonstrate commitment and reliability so letters from these employers should be in portfolio.
E
it is best to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled interview dressed for success.
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