A student nurse is interested in working shortly after graduation. What action would have the greatest potential for achieving the goal of securing employment?
a. Limit job applications to positions listed in the Help Wanted section of the newspaper.
b. Obtain lists of job offerings posted in health care agencies.
c. Research agencies of interest and write brief letters expressing an interest in employment.
d. Depend on the school of nursing and school placement service to find employment.
ANS: C
Researching agencies of interest and writing brief letters expressing an interest in employment follows through on a broad strategy for obtaining employment. Limiting job applications to positions listed in the Help Wanted section of the newspaper makes use of only limited resources. Obtaining lists of job offerings posted in health care agencies suggests obtaining lists, but does not suggest taking further action. Depending on the school of nursing and school placement service to find employment is both passive and unrealistic.
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