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mckennatimberlake

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A new graduate questions a colleague about organizations that have collective bargaining agents that work for nurses. Which organization would not be included on the colleagues list?
 
  a. National Nurses United c. Unites States Nurses
  b. Service Employees International Union d. Service Employees International Union

Question 2

An agency nurse is assigned to the thoracic surgery postoperative nursing unit. Which of the following would be the best action by the charge nurse?
 
  a. Call the agency to determine her level of experience.
  b. Assign the nurse to patients ready for discharge.
  c. Assign her to pass medications only.
  d. Ask the nurse about her level of experience.



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Answer to Question 1

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Some of the largest collective bargaining agencies/unions working for nurses include the National
Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees and the Service Employees International Union. Other
agents that support nurses are the United American Nurses AFL-CIO, the Teamsters Union, and the
American Nurses Association.

Answer to Question 2

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A This is unnecessary. Asking the RN will provide the information necessary to determine the assignment.
B This is unnecessary. Asking the RN will provide the information necessary to determine the assignment.
C This is unnecessary. Asking the RN will provide the information necessary to determine the assignment.
D Assignments are made based on the nurse's knowledge and skills and the agency nurse should be asked about her experience and background.





 

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