A medical intensive care unit has a registered nurse position
The qualifications for the position require: minimum of one year medical-surgical nursing experience, BLS and ACLS certification, and the ability to administer intravenous cardiac drips. The human resources assistant brings the manager a registered nurse?s application. The manager does not call the candidate for an interview because the candidate: 1. Has 6 months medical-surgical experience.
2. Does not have ACLS certification.
3. Does not have experience with cardiac drips.
4. Has excellent decision-making skills.
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Explanation: 1. The criteria states the candidate must have a minimum of one year medical-surgical
experience. The candidate can obtain ACLS certification and management of cardiac drips
during the orientation process. Decision-making skills are important to fulfilling the role but
the candidate must have adequate experience to transfer to an advanced nursing role.
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