PNC EXAM 1 UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Commitment Types - CORRECT ANSWER - Affective Commitment
Normative Commitment
Continuance Commitment
Alienative Commitment
Affective Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - Attachment to the profession
Includes identification with and involvement in the profession
Embrace the goals and values of the profession
Associated with high performance levels, positive work attitudes and a desire to remain in the
profession
Normative Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - A feeling of obligation to continue in
the profession
Remain in the profession based on expected behavior or social norms
Obedience, cautiousness and formality may play a role in this type of commitment
A result of having received benefits or positive experiences
Continuance Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - Awareness of costs to remain in the
profession
What am I receiving in return for my effort?
What would be lost if I leave the profession?
Best effort occurs when rewards match expectations
will the rewards match the expectations?
Alienative Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - Occurs when the individual has little or
no impact or control
, Would like to leave the job
Usually have low levels of performance
Familiar Stages of Commitment? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.Exploratory Stage - Examine
the positives +
(first time you performed a skill in the lab)
2.Testing Stage - Discover the negatives --
(sacrifices to complete nursing program)
3.Passionate Stage - Get involved!
(aware of the good and bad, chooses to commit)
4.Quiet Stage - Routine and ...
(may become routine and lack early excitement)
Steps Toward Continued Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - Identify at least 1
excellent nursing role model
Believe in the goals and values of the profession of nursing
Be willing to exert personal effort on behalf of the profession of nursing, more than just meeting
the requirements to maintain licensure
Have a strong desire to maintain membership in the profession
how can generational differences among nurses strengthen commitment to the profession? -
CORRECT ANSWER -?
resume letters and interviewing - CORRECT ANSWER - Identify Potential Employers
Complete Applications (mostly online)
Network!
Send Letters of Inquiry
Attend Career Fairs
and CORRECT Answers
Commitment Types - CORRECT ANSWER - Affective Commitment
Normative Commitment
Continuance Commitment
Alienative Commitment
Affective Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - Attachment to the profession
Includes identification with and involvement in the profession
Embrace the goals and values of the profession
Associated with high performance levels, positive work attitudes and a desire to remain in the
profession
Normative Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - A feeling of obligation to continue in
the profession
Remain in the profession based on expected behavior or social norms
Obedience, cautiousness and formality may play a role in this type of commitment
A result of having received benefits or positive experiences
Continuance Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - Awareness of costs to remain in the
profession
What am I receiving in return for my effort?
What would be lost if I leave the profession?
Best effort occurs when rewards match expectations
will the rewards match the expectations?
Alienative Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - Occurs when the individual has little or
no impact or control
, Would like to leave the job
Usually have low levels of performance
Familiar Stages of Commitment? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.Exploratory Stage - Examine
the positives +
(first time you performed a skill in the lab)
2.Testing Stage - Discover the negatives --
(sacrifices to complete nursing program)
3.Passionate Stage - Get involved!
(aware of the good and bad, chooses to commit)
4.Quiet Stage - Routine and ...
(may become routine and lack early excitement)
Steps Toward Continued Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - Identify at least 1
excellent nursing role model
Believe in the goals and values of the profession of nursing
Be willing to exert personal effort on behalf of the profession of nursing, more than just meeting
the requirements to maintain licensure
Have a strong desire to maintain membership in the profession
how can generational differences among nurses strengthen commitment to the profession? -
CORRECT ANSWER -?
resume letters and interviewing - CORRECT ANSWER - Identify Potential Employers
Complete Applications (mostly online)
Network!
Send Letters of Inquiry
Attend Career Fairs
