Nathan tells you that he has selected nursing as a career because ...

[KimWrice]

Nathan tells you that he has selected nursing as a career because many jobs are available and he will have job security. Your best response to Nathan is:
 
  a. With many young people going overseas, many jobs and options will be available. Stable jobs and job security will be part of the nursing employment market.
  b. The job market for nurses will be dimi-nished with funding cuts to hospitals.
  c. The employment prospects for nurses are positive with many options to choose from. Flexibility and adaptability are es-sential to income security.
  d. It is unlikely that nursing will survive in the long term with funding cuts and a de-clining population of seniors.

Question 2

The amount and complexity of care needed by patients in hospitals is known as nursing ____.
 
  a. Acuity
  b. Intensity
  c. Skill mix
  d. Workload

[jgranad15]

Answer to Question 1

C
Employment for nurses continues to be positive, although roles will change in a rapidly changing environment, which will increase options. With the number of options available and sporadic work opportunities, nurses will need to be flexible and able to adapt rapidly. Job security will be out; career options will be in.

Answer to Question 2

B
Nursing intensity is defined as the amount of care and complexity of care needed by patients in hospitals.