Nursing Credentials and Job Preparation Quiz

The process of verifying nursing credentials to ensure a candidate has graduated from an accredited program and passed the NCLEX-RN exam, while also verifying a clean criminal background.

A summary of one's qualifications, skills, and achievements for a potential employer.

A collection of examples demonstrating skills and achievements related to a nursing career.

Understanding the organization's mission and current events, and preparing for common interview questions, dressing professionally, maintaining eye contact, and speaking confidently.

Initial excitement and positive feelings about a new nursing role.

The transition period after the initial excitement where the reality of the job becomes apparent.

The phase where the nurse starts to feel good, reflects on the experience and has reduced tension/anxiety.

Final phase of reality shock, typically near the end of the first year of a new nursing role.

Strategies to assist nurses in adapting to their new nursing roles effectively during the first year.

Structured programs offering enhanced learning opportunities for new nurses, providing skills development and mentorship.

A model describing the stages of skill development and expertise in nursing practice, progressing from novice to expert.

A nurse who follows instructions, has little to no experience, and is told what to do.

A nurse who starts using past experiences to guide actions and make decisions.

A nurse who organizes and plans actions to achieve goals efficiently.

A nurse who anticipates patient situations and adjusts plans accordingly.

A nurse with a deep understanding of clinical situations; intuition guides their actions.

A nurse who assesses if hospital stays and procedures are necessary and appropriate.

Evaluating the need for medical services, procedures, and hospital admissions.

Analyzing records to ensure provided care aligns with established standards and protocols.

Regulations governing individual-government/institution relationships.

Laws governing relationships between private parties.

Covers rights, including the right to privacy.

Laws established by legislatures, like HIPAA.

Rules and regulations created by administrative agencies.

Ensures safe and healthy workplace conditions for employees.

Protects health information privacy and security.

Deals with the use and sharing of personal health information.

Ensures confidentiality & availability of electronic health information.

Classification of crimes into felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions.