The nurse plans to seek employment in an acute care setting after graduation. Which form of communication would be most effective in applying for a position?
1. Apply to the nurse manager via e-mail.
2. Send a written letter and résumé via the mail.
3. Call the nurse manager to schedule an interview.
4. Visit the nurse manager to discuss employment options.
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Explanation: 1. Applying for a job requires a high level of formality. A written cover letter and résumé are
expected by most organizations offering employment opportunities. Applying via e -mail is
incorrect because it is less formal than a written letter. It is appropriate when the organization
specifically requests that résumés be mailed via e-mail. Calling the nurse manager to schedule
an interview is incorrect because a telephone call is an intimate form of communication but
may be made as an inquiry after the written résumé is sent. Visiting the nurse manager is
incorrect because a face-to-face meeting is the highest level of personal intimacy involved in
communication. A meeting can occur at the request of the potential employer.
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