NURS 254: FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS - GALEN COLLEGE OF
NURSING
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a cover letter? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ - An introduction to your resume and to you
A new nurse is preparing for a job interview. Knowing that the interviewer may
ask about weaknesses, the nurse is prepared to address the lack of experience
and explain how prior skills learned will assist in the position. Asking about
weaknesses best falls under which of the following interview categories? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - Professional questions
A new nurse is undergoing the transition from student to nurse. Which of the
following is true regarding the transition? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - A new nurse
is expected to provide leadership to ancillary staff
Which of the following is the best recommendation to assist a new nurse to
become accustomed to his or her new position? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Participate in formal mentoring programs
Which of the following is true regarding internship and residency programs for
new nurses? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - Residency programs teach new nurses
clinical leadership skills
Which of the following is true about most orientation programs? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ - Orientation programs are best when consistent preceptors are
utilized
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, Which of the following recommendations is true regarding the transition to
practice? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - Do not try to change everything at once;
focus on a few key areas
If you want to learn more about the issues related to nursing practice and health-
care policy and participate in active discussions about these issues, which
organization should you focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - American Nurses
Association
The purpose of which of the following organizations is to use nursing knowledge
to advance health policy and practice? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - American
Academy of Nursing
A student nurse is looking for opportunities to develop leadership skills and
prepare for initial licensing. Which of the following professional organizations
should the student nurse join? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - National Student Nurses
Association
An experienced registered nurse (RN) is reflecting over the chosen career path.
The RN has recently passed the certification examination for his or her chosen
speciality. Which of the following career stages is the RN most likely in? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - Momentum phase
As nurses grow in their profession, it is important to have a career-building
toolbox. Which of the following is a professional activity to consider for the
toolbox? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - Join a committee at work
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ANSWERS - GALEN COLLEGE OF
NURSING
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a cover letter? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ - An introduction to your resume and to you
A new nurse is preparing for a job interview. Knowing that the interviewer may
ask about weaknesses, the nurse is prepared to address the lack of experience
and explain how prior skills learned will assist in the position. Asking about
weaknesses best falls under which of the following interview categories? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - Professional questions
A new nurse is undergoing the transition from student to nurse. Which of the
following is true regarding the transition? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - A new nurse
is expected to provide leadership to ancillary staff
Which of the following is the best recommendation to assist a new nurse to
become accustomed to his or her new position? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -
Participate in formal mentoring programs
Which of the following is true regarding internship and residency programs for
new nurses? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - Residency programs teach new nurses
clinical leadership skills
Which of the following is true about most orientation programs? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ - Orientation programs are best when consistent preceptors are
utilized
Pg. 1
, Which of the following recommendations is true regarding the transition to
practice? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - Do not try to change everything at once;
focus on a few key areas
If you want to learn more about the issues related to nursing practice and health-
care policy and participate in active discussions about these issues, which
organization should you focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - American Nurses
Association
The purpose of which of the following organizations is to use nursing knowledge
to advance health policy and practice? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - American
Academy of Nursing
A student nurse is looking for opportunities to develop leadership skills and
prepare for initial licensing. Which of the following professional organizations
should the student nurse join? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - National Student Nurses
Association
An experienced registered nurse (RN) is reflecting over the chosen career path.
The RN has recently passed the certification examination for his or her chosen
speciality. Which of the following career stages is the RN most likely in? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - Momentum phase
As nurses grow in their profession, it is important to have a career-building
toolbox. Which of the following is a professional activity to consider for the
toolbox? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ - Join a committee at work
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