Areas in which nursing assistive personnel (NAP) need training ...

[karen]

Areas in which nursing assistive personnel (NAP) need training and skill development are:
 
  a. critical thinking, decision making, communication skills, and basic care procedures.
  b. basic care procedures, decision making, communication, and reliable thinking.
  c. communication, basic care procedures, critical thinking, and teamwork.
  d. basic care procedures, reliable thinking, communication, and teamwork.

Question 2

The responsibilities of the nurse manager in the interview process include which of the following?
 
  a. Saving interview notes
  b. Offering the position if duly impressed
  c. Being aloof so that the applicant leaves unsure of her interview skills
  d. Writing down as many things that have been said as possible during the interview

[dawsa925]

Answer to Question 1

A
Parkman (1996) suggested areas in which NAP require training and skill development are basic care
procedures, communication skills, decision-making skills, and critical thinking skills. While being
reliable in one's thinking (thought processes) and teamwork are two other valuable areas in which
personnel can gain skills, they are not essential for viable practice.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A The nurse manager should take minimal notes during the interview and more detailed notes following the interview. These should be saved for possible future reference.
B This is inappropriate and not professional.
C This is inappropriate and not professional.
D This is distracting to both parties.