A nurse has critical care experience and is proficient in advanced cardiac life support
She often helps to lead "codes" and is an expert clinician with superior health assessment skills. Enjoying a challenge of a fast-paced environment with autonomy, this nurse would best be suited for which nursing role?
a. Flight nurse
b. Home health nurse
c. Hospice nurse
d. Occupational health nurse
ANS: A
Correct: An experienced nurse with critical care experience and a desire to practice in a complex dynamic health care environment requiring clinical decision-making would thrive as a flight nurse.
Incorrect:
b. Home health nurses practice in a more stable setting, the patient's home. And although autonomy is a key factor, the thrill of the unknown next patient is less intense.
c. Hospice nurses provide end-of-life care that is palliative rather than curative.
d. The occupational health nurse's focus is on employees such as factory workers.
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