You are a new graduate and have been hired at the local hospital. Which of the following would be least likely to be included in this orientation?
a. validation of CPR
b. human resource policies
c. specific requirements for certain units
d. policies related to medication administration
C
General orientation usually includes information and skills measurement that all nurses new to the
facility need to know regardless of their unit. Some examples are validation of CPR, human resource
policies, policies related to medication administration, opportunities to hear from representatives from
various departments, and patient safety concerns (per the Joint Commission). Specific requirements for
certain units will come during the unit-specific orientation.
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