Exam 1: NUR210/ NUR 210 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Transition to
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Transitions to Professional Nursing - Exam 1
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
Explains why you are sending your resume, how you learned about the company and the
position you are interested in. It also convinces the reader to look at your resume and can help
point out important attributes of your background.
What are the three main components of a cover letter?
Opening paragraph, main paragraph and closing paragraph
What is generally included in the opening paragraph of a cover letter?
States why you are writing and the name of the position and how you heard of the position.
What is generally included in the main paragraph of a cover letter?
Explain why you are interested in working for this employer, how you would "fit" with the
organization, specific skills or traits that qualify you, and references to education, training,
and/or previous experiences
What is generally included in a closing paragraph of a cover letter?
Create a statement regarding the next step (i.e. phone call or interview), mention your resume,
and thank the reader.
What is the difference between a resume and a curriculum vitae?
A CV is a full history of your academic achievements and credentials. All encompassing and
multiple pages. A resume is a short, concise look at previous work experience. One-two pages.
, What should NOT be included on a resume?
Social security number, birth date, and any information from high school
Define shared governance
A working model of participatory decision making in which nurses and an interdisciplinary team
work together to make decisions about practice standards, quality improvement, professional
development and more.
What are the four principles of shared governance?
Partnership, accountability, ownership, and equity
What is partnership in shared governance?
A collaborative relationship among all stakeholders which helps link healthcare providers and
patients along all points in a system
What is equity in shared governance?
No one role is important than any other meaning that maintains a focus on services, patients,
and staff
What is accountability in shared governance?
A willingness to invest in decision-making and express ownership in those decisions
What is ownership in shared governance?
Recognition and acceptance of the importance of everyones work and an organizations success
is bound to how well individual staff members perform in their jobs
Who developed the shared governance model?
Tim Porter O'Brady
What are the benefits of shared governance?
Practice-Capstone | Review with Questions and Verified Answers|
100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis
Transitions to Professional Nursing - Exam 1
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
Explains why you are sending your resume, how you learned about the company and the
position you are interested in. It also convinces the reader to look at your resume and can help
point out important attributes of your background.
What are the three main components of a cover letter?
Opening paragraph, main paragraph and closing paragraph
What is generally included in the opening paragraph of a cover letter?
States why you are writing and the name of the position and how you heard of the position.
What is generally included in the main paragraph of a cover letter?
Explain why you are interested in working for this employer, how you would "fit" with the
organization, specific skills or traits that qualify you, and references to education, training,
and/or previous experiences
What is generally included in a closing paragraph of a cover letter?
Create a statement regarding the next step (i.e. phone call or interview), mention your resume,
and thank the reader.
What is the difference between a resume and a curriculum vitae?
A CV is a full history of your academic achievements and credentials. All encompassing and
multiple pages. A resume is a short, concise look at previous work experience. One-two pages.
, What should NOT be included on a resume?
Social security number, birth date, and any information from high school
Define shared governance
A working model of participatory decision making in which nurses and an interdisciplinary team
work together to make decisions about practice standards, quality improvement, professional
development and more.
What are the four principles of shared governance?
Partnership, accountability, ownership, and equity
What is partnership in shared governance?
A collaborative relationship among all stakeholders which helps link healthcare providers and
patients along all points in a system
What is equity in shared governance?
No one role is important than any other meaning that maintains a focus on services, patients,
and staff
What is accountability in shared governance?
A willingness to invest in decision-making and express ownership in those decisions
What is ownership in shared governance?
Recognition and acceptance of the importance of everyones work and an organizations success
is bound to how well individual staff members perform in their jobs
Who developed the shared governance model?
Tim Porter O'Brady
What are the benefits of shared governance?
