In most healthcare facilities, new graduates are required to practice for a period, often 6 months, as a "nurse intern," "orientee," or "nurse resident." What is generally involved in this practice?
A) The employment is considered full employment status unless the nurse does not obtain a license.
B) Usually, the nurse does not receive paid vacation or full benefits until a probationary requirement is met.
C) All facilities require a mentor to work with, and evaluate, the probationary nurse on commonly performed nursing skills.
D) In most cases, an employee in the probationary period cannot be terminated without due process.
B
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This employment is considered probationary, and full employment status begins after the person satisfactorily completes probationary requirements. Usually, this nurse does not receive paid vacation or full benefits until the probationary requirement is met. Facilities sometimes require a mentor or orientation instructor to work with, and evaluate, the probationary nurse on commonly performed nursing skills. In most cases, an employee in the probationary period can be terminated without due process.
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