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State board of nursing eligibility requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-Graduation from
HS
Graduation from accredited nursing program- ACEN
Takes the path to least resistance
Takes short cuts like other nurses do- poor response. Could jeopardize pt safety -
CORRECT ANSWER-Go native
change occupation, goes back to school - CORRECT ANSWER-Run away
Frequent job change, only there for monetary purpose
I'll do what I have to do
new nurse on the block - CORRECT ANSWER-Be a rutter
New grad charge RN burned out w/in 8 months
lose interest, apathetic - CORRECT ANSWER-Get burned out
lose compassion
tries to shut it off when home, leaving nursing- past burn out stage - CORRECT
ANSWER-suffer from compassion fatigue
Licensure renewal requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-occurs every 2-3 years
online process
,AL requires 24 CEUs- 12 per year
A job must legally provide - CORRECT ANSWER-job description
the 4 phases you face as a nurse - CORRECT ANSWER-Honeymoon
Shock/Rejection
Recovery
Resolution
The longest stage as a new grad - CORRECT ANSWER-shock/rejection
patient centered
report to nursing admin
wants improvement in facility - CORRECT ANSWER-change agent
do job and keep quiet
won't rock the boat
lack of team work, not advocating - CORRECT ANSWER-Be a loner
1st decade phase of career development - CORRECT ANSWER-Promise phase
11-29 years of career development phase
Solid experience base
Skills mastery
Set professional stretch goals
, Align personal strengths with passions - CORRECT ANSWER-Momentum Phase
30-40+ years of career development phase
"seasoned stage"
Wisdom
Delay retirement - CORRECT ANSWER-Harvest phase
Strategies for promise phase - CORRECT ANSWER-Initially:
Have realistic expectations
Pass NCLEX
Select first employment wisely
During Early Years:
Find clinical mentors
Build personal knowledge, skills, abilities
Learn from constructive criticism
Incorporate patterns of personal renewal and reflective practices
Join a professional specialty organization
Volunteer for a committee
Establish a pattern of lifelong learning
Learn about the career trajectory for a desired role
Participate in Career Ladders
Begin a professional portfolio
Conceptualize nursing as a career, not a job
Perceives everything as being wonderful