Issues And Trends Unit 1

Front 1

Factors to consider when evaluating a nursing position

Back 1

Job description, educational assistance, CEUs, shift schedule, salary/Insurance, chance for advancement, and weekends nights holiday pay differential

Hint 1

-Job

-$$

-edu/♤

Front 2

Main points to include in a cover letter for a specific job position

Back 2

Heading, address specific person,

first paragraph: reason for writing and specific position how I heard about it,

second paragraph: why I'm interested in working for this employer and how I'm perfect for the position,

third paragraph: mention resume is enclosed, desire to meet with employer, day and evening contact info good time to meet, and thanks for time

Hint 2

-Heading

- three paragraphs

Front 3

Where and how to locate references

Back 3

Clinical instructors, classroom instructors, and former co-workers and supervisors

Front 4

Main points to cover in a resume

Back 4

Relevant work experience most recent first, stay at a job at least one year if less than three months do not include on resume, licensure and certification, community service, references could be on a separate page

Front 5

Guidelines to follow for a job interview

Back 5

- State weaknesses in a positive way

- dress conservatively and match the part

- have questions ready

- rehearse answers to common interview questions

- be careful about how you talk about former employers

- be on time

- B positive, polite, and professional

- be mindful of body language

- be a good listener

Hint 5

- strengths

- weaknesses

- former employers

Front 6

Possible questions one might be asked during an interview

Back 6

-What are your strengths and weaknesses?

- what sets you apart from others?

- what interests you most about the job?

- what do you like or dislike about your present job?

- where do you see your career five years from now?

- what would your last supervisor tell me about your weakest areas?

- what clinical experience is did you like best in school and why?

- what would you do if a CNA refused to carry out duties you delegated?

- what are your short and long-term career goals?

- why do you want this job?

- what are you doing to achieve your goals?

- what are your strengths and weaknesses?

- how would you describe yourself?

- why did you choose this career?

- why should I hire you?

- what does success mean to you?

- how can you contribute to this company?

- will you relocate?

- what achievements have given you the most satisfaction? Why?

- do you work well under pressure?

- do you work well with others?

- why did you leave your last job?

Front 7

Possible questions one might be asked during an interview

Back 7

-What are your strengths and weaknesses?

- what sets you apart from others?

- what interests you most about the job?

- what do you like or dislike about your present job?

- where do you see your career five years from now?

- what would your last supervisor tell me about your weakest areas?

- what clinical experience is did you like best in school and why?

- what would you do if a CNA refused to carry out duties you delegated?

- what are your short and long-term career goals?

- why do you want this job?

- what are you doing to achieve your goals?

- what are your strengths and weaknesses?

- how would you describe yourself?

- why did you choose this career?

- why should I hire you?

- what does success mean to you?

- how can you contribute to this company?

- will you relocate?

- what achievements have given you the most satisfaction? Why?

- do you work well under pressure?

- do you work well with others?

- why did you leave your last job?

Hint 7

- personality

- career goals

Front 8

Possible questions to ask interviewer(s)

Back 8

- what type of care delivery do you use?

- does the organization encourage and support returning to school?

- what is average nurse patient ratio on each shift?

- what does the orientation include?

- what would my job responsibilities and duties be?

- how would my performance be evaluated?

- how would I be supervised?

- what opportunities for advancement exist?

- is there a training program?

- who would I be working with?

- how much travel is required?

Hint 8

- care delivery

- workload

- travel and training

- coworkers

Front 9

Following up after an interview

Back 9

-Follow up letter

- thank interviewer for interview

- Express continued interest and provide way to be contacted

- name typed and signature

Front 10

Resigning from a position

Back 10

- give proper amount of notice (at least 2 weeks, possibly 30 days)

- stay in one place at least one year to show stability

- letter of resignation

- first paragraph: effective date of resignation

- second paragraph: thank employer for opportunities provided

- final paragraph: offer to provide assistance during transition

- complimentary close ( sincerely / Respectfully yours) needs to include name typed and signature

Hint 10

What to include in intro and paragraphs

Front 11

Agencies that employ LPNs

Back 11

- long-term care facilities

- Extended Care Facilities

- clinics

- Home Health Care

- hospitals: med-surg and pacu

Front 12

Democratic/ participative Leadership Style

Back 12

- most effective

- higher productivity

- group members encouraged to share ideas and opinions but leader retains final say

- group members feel more engaged in process

- creativity encouraged and rewarded

Front 13

Authoritative / autocratic leadership style

Back 13

- concerned about task not people

- leader makes all decisions for group

- needed in an emergency situation

- leader attempts to influence others through use of power or organizational Authority

- firm and dominating

- structure and control

Front 14

Laissez-faire / permissive leadership style

Back 14

- concerned with employees -- not task

-Leader gives away responsibilities

- leader gives no directions

- work my not always get done

- leader tries to please everyone

Front 15

Five Rights of Delegation

Back 15

- task

- circumstance

- person: key in on staff strengths and weaknesses

- communication: specific directions

- supervision: cuz I'm ultimately responsible for tasks getting done

Front 16

Other factors to consider as an LPN

Back 16

- organizational skills: make sure things get done by end of shift and deal with unforeseen circumstances

- communication skills: sbar, doctor orders, documentation

- supervising skills: work within scope of practice,

Front 17

Glasgow Coma Scale

Back 17

Less than 8 intubate