In interviewing for a new position, a nurse may want to inquire ...

[soccerdreamer_17]

In interviewing for a new position, a nurse may want to inquire about the institution's views on autonomy in the workplace for nurses. The nurse concludes that autonomy is valued when told that the unit has:
 
  a. Infrequent floating..
  b. Self-scheduling.
  c. Cover of another nurse's assignment while she or he is on break.
  d. Hourly pay differential for the night shift.

Question 2

When nurses are being socialized (or being formed into the profession), they may find themselves feeling alienated. Alienation includes __________.
 
  a. the importance of being accepted, being ignored, and being blamed for things
  b. being spoken about in negative terms, being blamed for things, and being ignored
  c. developing responsibility, being questioned, and being accepted
  d. being accepted, being blamed, and then taking responsibility

[djpooyouma]

Answer to Question 1

B

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A Because it does not address autonomy.
B In a self-governance working environment, staff are encouraged to be auto-nomous, which includes self-scheduling.
C Because they are decisions made by the organization and are practiced through-out the organization.
D Because they are decisions made by the organization and practiced throughout the organization.

Answer to Question 2

b

a. Incorrect: This is an example of being accepted into the profession.
b. Correct: Finding oneself in alienation reflects the idea that new nurses will become outsiders on a unit if they do not assume the norms and behaviours expected by the other nurses.
c. Incorrect: This is a combination of being accepted, being questioned, and developing through responsibility.
d. Incorrect: This is a combination of developing through responsibility and being alienated.

[soccerdreamer_17]

Excellent

[mcarey591]

Gracias!