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mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

During her final clinical placement, a nursing student worked with two of her fellow students to plan a health fair that took place in a local community center. How should she best characterize this activity on her rsum?

A) I was a member of the steering committee for a community health fair.
B) Organized a community health fair.
C) I have strong organizational skills.
D) Assisted with the organization of a community health fair.

Question 2

After identifying a job posting in his or her field of specialty, a diabetes nurse has submitted a letter of application and a rsum. What is the primary function of a letter of application?

A) To introduce the applicant to the employer in a personal way
B) To state why the nurse left his most recent position
C) To demonstrate the nurse's work ethic
D) To summarize the content of the rsum in a succinct way

bblaney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Option B provides the most succinct and action-oriented description of the activity.
Option A lacks an action verb, while option C is imprecise and not descriptive. Option D is
less direct and less action oriented than option B.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
A letter of application provides the opportunity for a nurse to reveal a bit of his or
her personality and connects his or her experience to the position's requirements. The purpose
is not primarily to summarize the rsum or demonstrate a work ethic. It is inappropriate to
state reasons for leaving previous positions in a cover letter.