week 3

Question 1

what are the roles of the nurse

Answer 1

teacher
advocator
educator
researcher
manager
care provider
change agent
collaborator
coordinator
leader

Question 2

team members for the patient

Answer 2

nurse
physician
therapist (PT, OT, ST)
pharmacist
dietitian
APN (CNS, CRNA, CNM)
respiratory therapist
social worker
chaplain
tech (radiology, echo, lab)
case manager

Question 3

hospital opportunities for nurses

Answer 3

infection control
safety and quality compliance
specific client services (IV Team, rapid response team, support groups)
coordinators (specialty practice areas)
management/administration

Question 4

non-traditional nursing jobs: direct pt care

Answer 4

Hospital staff nurse
APN
School Nurse
Travel Nurse
Cooperate World (DisneyWorld, NASCAR, etc)
Flight Nurse
Camp Nurse
NASA Nurse

Question 5

non-traditional nursing jobs: indirect pt care

Answer 5

Informatics
Educator
Parish Nurse
Legal Nurse
Forensic Nurse
Medical Script Nurse
Research Nurse

Question 6

non-traditional nursing jobs: management

Answer 6

Lower Management
Charge Nurse
Middle management
Floor Manager, Unit Director, Project Manager
Upper Management (C-suite, Nurse Supervisor)

Question 7

what is workforce advocacy

Answer 7

The power the nurse can call on to resolve conflict and improve care

Question 8

what do nurses contribute to in the workplace

Answer 8

Prevent hospital readmissions
Decrease adverse events and shorter length of stay
Decrease patient mortality

Nurses must react to challenges within the workplace and advocate to improve patient care and the work environment

Question 9

examples of workforce advocacy

Answer 9

Promote occupational safety and health of nurses
Use nurse practice acts and other legislative and regulatory protections
Use the political process to influence legislative and regulatory agencies for the protection of nurses and patients
Participate in committee structures to ensure a nursing voice in safety and workplace issues

Question 10

what can be issues in the workplace

Answer 10

Nursing shortage and workforce challenges
Safe staffing
Patient advocacy and safety
Nurses and workplace safety

Question 11

how can education be used with BSN, experienced RNs, and MSN/DPN

Answer 11

Baccalaureate-prepared nurses with critical thinking, leadership, quality improvement, case management, and health promotion skills

Experienced RNs in critical care, emergency department, operating room, and neonatal intensive care

Master’s and doctorate-prepared RNs in advanced clinical specialties, teaching, and research

Question 12

which kind of hospitals have a great retention rate and why

Answer 12

Magnet hospitals: successful retention program; promotes standards for professional nursing practice, and recognizes quality, excellence, and service
Nurses in magnet hospitals have higher levels of autonomy, greater control over the practice setting, and better relationships with physicians

Creating work environment with professional autonomy and supports decision making

Question 13

what are strategies for retaining the older, expert nurses

Answer 13

Provide better ergonomics and health care design to decrease physical demands
Allow for greater participation in decision making
Flexible work schedules
Programs to pair experienced and newer nurses to promote knowledge transfer

Question 14

what is the expectation for the 20-something generation

Answer 14

Opportunities to gain advanced training, education, and certification
Ongoing coaching and feedback about performance
Manager to take a personal interest in them
Assistance to build a competitive portfolio
Comfortable with technology and excel at multitasking

Question 15

what does professionalism mean in nursing

Answer 15

The qualities and behaviors you exhibit and the way you conduct yourself when representing your career.

Question 16

what are the qualities a nurse should have to be “professional”

Answer 16

Appearance – meet or exceed dress code
Demeanor – polite and well-spoken
Reliability – find a way to get the job done
Competence – strive to become expert RN
Ethics – adhere to code of ethics
Maintaining Poise – remain calm and collected
Phone Etiquette – respectfully and only work related
Written Correspondence – brief, to-the-point, respectful
Organizational Skills – find things quick and easy
Accountability – own up to mistakes

Question 17

what are the professional practice environment hallmarks

Answer 17

Clinical Care Philosophy
Quality & Safety
Truly Interdisciplinary
Continuity of care
Professional accountability
Value of nurses’ expertise for clinical care quality and patient outcomes
Promote executive level nursing leadership
Empower nurses in clinical decision making
Professional development support for nurses
Clinical advancement programs
Technological advances in clinical care and information systems

Question 18

how can a nurse use networking

Answer 18

Research potential employers
Explore websites of health care facilities
Question faculty, other nurses, employees, former employees, and alumni
Talk with nurses and other employees
Review employment sections of newspapers, job fairs, and the Internet
Listen to family members, neighbors, and friends

Question 19

what are applicants rights

Answer 19

Be informed of available positions and minimum qualifications
Apply for available position for which he or she is qualified
Be seriously and fairly considered
Have an interview and be shown a job description
Be informed of the benefits package
See the nursing unit, and meet the manager
Be made aware of the orientation program
Be given an expected time when a decision will be made

Question 20

what are the applicant’s tasks

Answer 20

Assess the climate of the work environment
-Is a tone of respect and pride used by the organization?
-In the hallways, do people acknowledge each other?
-Read in-house publications available to you

Ask for a tour
-Meet the clinical directors
-Pay attention to pace, staff interactions, and morale
-Manager accessible of staff recognition
-Public displays of staff recognition

Follow-up
-Send a thank-you letter to the recruiter after the interview
-Avoid impulse decisions

Weigh options
-Does the position match the nurse’s qualifications?
-What are the actual responsibilities of the job?
-Does the position lead the nurse in the direction of projected career goals?
-How will the work be compensated?

Question 21

what should the nurse consider when making a job decision

Answer 21

Standards of nursing practice
Nurse-patient ratio
Structure & individualized orientation
Advancement opportunities
Competitive salary & benefits
Continuing education
Nurse administrator’s responsibilities

Question 22

what is the employer’s tasks

Answer 22

Determine qualifications
-Meets the minimum requirements for the position?
-Suitable for contributing to the mission of the business?
-Any evidence that the nurse is impaired in terms of providing safe nursing care?
-Incompetence or unprofessional conduct
-Unreliability in attendance
-Chemical dependency
-Criminal activity

Validate applications: work history and references will be checked to ensure accuracy

Preemployment physical examination
-Done at the employer’s expense
-Ensures protection for patients
-Ensures that the person can carry out the necessary physical responsibilities of the job
-Even after a job offer is made, start dates might be contingent on final screenings, reference checks, and résumé verification