A graduate nurse should begin the job search knowing that:
a. few jobs are available for RNs because of a failing health care economy.
b. it would be more promising to apply to a rural hospital than to an urban hospital.
c. although efforts have been made to reduce expenditures for health care, the need for RNs remains stable.
d. the demand for nurses to work in acute care hospitals has decreased because most services are being shifted to outpatient and ambulatory settings.
ANS: C
Correct: The nursing shortage has caused institutions to find unique ways to lure nursing graduates to their place of employment. These include sign-on bonuses, expense-paid weekend visits to the facility, tuition reimbursement, and low-interest loans. Although health care costs are a concern, attracting nurses is currently a priority, with little worry about associated costs.
Incorrect:
a. RNs comprise the largest health care occupation.
b. Both urban and rural hospitals are in need of nurses.
d. The demand is high for nurses to work in acute care hospitals. The majority of nurses work in acute care settings.
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