The nurse asks the three major questions when searching for a job. What information received from the hiring manager would the nurse consider as answers to these questions? (Select all that apply.)
1. Explanation of the type of patients the facility admits
2. Description of the orientation process for new graduates
3. Skills the nurse will need to function in the new job
4. Hourly wage and compensation package for employees
5. Number and type of staff working on the unit with the nurse
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 5
One of the questions asked by the nurse is what the day-to-day job is really like. An understanding of the patient types admitted would give the nurse a better idea of day-to-day job needs. Understanding the support system and resources for the new nurse includes a need to understand the orientation process. Skills the nurse will need to know is one of the three questions the nurse will seek to answer. Knowing what types of staff (CNA, RN, LPN, etc) the nurse will work with tells the nurse the support system available.
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