During your transition from student nurse to your first position as a staff nurse, your general an unit orientation are a key component of the transition
Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for you to ask about orientation? a. How long should I expect to be in orientation?
b. How will I be paid for my time in orientation?
c. Do I have to attend every orientation session?
d. Will I be graded during the orientation?
A
It is appropriate for the new graduate to ask about the length of the orientation program. It would not
be appropriate to ask about pay for orientation, grading of performance or whether the graduate should
attend all sessions. Hospitals invest a great deal of funds in orientating new employees and it is
expected that they will participate in the orientation fully.
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