Style of interaction that is direct, honest, and respectful of self and others.
What is assertiveness
100
Since April _____, practical/vocational nursing graduates and professional graduates have taken the NCLEX-PN® examination by computer. This method is known as: computerized adaptive testing (CAT)
What is 1994
100
responding to another’s comments without implying that either of you is wrong
What is artful vagueness
100
For a LPN/LVN Expanded Role (more administrative and supervising responsibilities), one should follow the rules from
What is Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
100
How much time is allotted for the NCLEX-PN examination?
What is 5 hours
200
Leaders with this ________ skill will get the job done with style and tact, without sacrificing quality
Because success depends on what is accomplished through others, the ability to relate well to others is crucial
What is human relationship skill
200
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of _____ mandated that all skilled nursing facilities and intermediate-care facilities provide 24-hour LPN care 7 days per week, with at least one RN employed 8 hours per day 7 days per week.
What is 1987
200
Focus on your work skills, education, experiences, and qualifications
Use short, bulleted sentences
Be specific but concise in describing experience
Be honest
What is resume
200
To produce changes in the workplace that will meet the goals of the employing agency
What is leadership
200
A drive that causes people to set personal goals and take actions to meet them
What is motivation
300
If you learn to manage how you think about the many interactions you have daily with nursing assistants, residents, and family members, you can control your reaction
What is stress management
300
In March _____, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its first Act of Violence Prevention Guidelines. It is geared toward protecting health care and social service workers on the job.
What is 1996
300
Pick persons who have seen you work, know your work ethics.
Usually need 3.
What is Reference Hierarchy
300
Task-oriented
Thrives on power
Involves telling people what to do
Does not share responsibility with employees
Emphasizes policies
May reach goals
Good in crisis situations, code situations, emergencies
What is Autocratic
300
Have a voice in the future of nursing
Opportunity to meet nursing leaders
Learn about current issues
Educational opportunities
Serve on committees that influence nursing policy
What is professional nursing organizations
400
Involves varying your style to meet the demands of the situation in the work environment.
What is situational leadership
400
White House Child Obesity Task Force
First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack introduced the myplate icon and “let’s move” initiative.
What is 2010
400
Sally JOnes is resigning from her job of 5 years at her very first place of employement. How much time is appropriate to give to her employer?
What is 2 weeks
400
Can increase effectiveness and efficiency of the LPN/LVN
Can help achieve patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner
Can help nursing assistants improve their job skills
What is Benefits of Delegation
400
is a major factor in the reduction of infection in the workplace
What is proper hand hygiene
500
When considering the 6 steps to problem solving process, one must remember that is takes a new behavior _____ to catch on
What is 3 weeks
500
Ergonomically correct lifting devices were mandated in Texas, Ohio, and New York (which provided policies & funding)
What is 2005
500
Building relationships with instructors, employers, and peers for the purposes of finding new jobs, better pay, faster promotions, and greater job satisfaction.
What is networking
500
Right task (duty)
Right person
Right circumstance
Right direction/communication
Right supervision
What is 5 rights for assigning/delegating to NAs
500
Develop time-management skills to balance personal and professional life
Use humor to keep perspective, relieve tension (laugh in appropriate places)
Maintain your nursing skills (try to learn a new nursing skill once a week)
Always remember why you became a nurse