A student nurse is scheduled to graduate in a few weeks and is ...

[jerry coleman]

A student nurse is scheduled to graduate in a few weeks and is preparing to begin searching for employment. Which of the following statements best conveys an aspect of the current job market for nurses?
 
  A) Most nursing graduates are expected to perform in the role of a nursing assistant or
  practical (vocational) nurse after graduation.
  B) The majority of nursing opportunities for new graduates are in international settings.
  C) Job openings in acute care have decreased in many places but long-term care openings
  continue to grow.
  D) The increasing severity of the nursing shortage means that job opportunities for nursing
  graduates are greater than ever.

Question 2

Which of the following is a recommended guideline when resigning a position?
 
  A) Provide the employer with 2 weeks to seek a replacement.
  B) Clearly state the details if you wish to be compensated for any vacation or holiday time
  accrued.
  C) If resigning because of problems in the work setting, it is a good idea to put the reason in
  the resignation letter.
  D) Place comments regarding positive factors experienced in the workplace in a separate
  correspondence from the resignation letter.

[karlss]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Positions for new graduate RNs have recently decreased. This is due in part to the
effects of the economic recession. Although hospital vacancies have decreased in many places,
those in long-term care continue to increase. Some, but not most, graduates may find work in
other roles, and a minority of positions are in international settings.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
If you have accrued vacation or holiday time and want to take the time off or be paid
for it when resigning, clearly state that. A month's notice is ideal, and a resignation letter should
not go into detail regarding the contributing problems in the workplace. Positive factors
experienced in the workplace may be included in the resignation letter.

[jerry coleman]

Excellent

[kjohnson]

Gracias!