Professional Roles and Leadership

The experienced nurse who assists a novice to learn the skills of the profession is called a(n)

mentor

The licensing law that (1) defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and (2) states the requirements for licensure is called the

nurse practice act

When a resume reflects too many job changes, the employer may question it. It is best to remain at the first place of employment for atleast

1 year

Certification in long term care (CLTC) encompasses pharmacology, aging, pediatrics, and other key topics. To be eligible for certification, a person must hold an LPN license in the US and within the last 3 years have practiced long-term care for

2000 hours

What are duties of a team leader

a. receiving reports on assigned patients b. making patient assignments for team members c. assessing all assigned patients d. assisting with medication administration e. conferring with team members

When a nurse encounters a problem, it is best to follow the chain of command. Problems can be resolved by

communication

What are the principles of time management

a. goal setting b. time analysis c. priority setting d. interruption control e. evaluation

A promotion is usually based on a person's qualifications, behavior, performance, and preparation. Another term for promotion is

advancement

When expressing interest in a job, the first letter submitted should be customized, brief, neatly typed, correctly spelled, simple, and direct. The purpose is to introduce oneself and state qualifications, interest, and availability. This is called a letter of

application

The type of leadership in which the leader displays little trust or confidence in employees and therefore makes all decisions is called

autocratic

Failure by the nurse or the employer to perform duties listed in the contract results in a

breach of contract

Physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion can occur among caregivers and appears more often in people who have excessive expectations of themselves. This situation is called

burnout

New graduates should purchase their own malpractice insurance rather than depend on institutional insurance because their own policy will

carry liability coverage

Technical and scientific changes have resulted in a multiplicity and complexity of functions placed on nurses, and sometimes job descriptions have not been rewritten. The role of the LPN is constantly

changing

After transcribing each order in a list of orders, the nurse should __________ the order

check off

The graduate may practice in another state if her or she has passed the NCLEX-PN examination in his or her own state and meets the other state's educational requirements. The licensure from one state to another is called

endorsement

Employment of LPN in the hospital setting is at a high level because their salaries are lower than RNs which helps hospitals to provide cost-effective care. The specialty of the LPN is

excellent bedside care

The setting that provides a relaxed atmosphere, decreased patient load, a primarily daytime schedule, is becoming more common, and is less costly for insurance companies is

home health

The organization that specifically supports and meets the needs of the LPN is the

NAPNES

A new graduate attempting to get others to do something believed necessary and influencing them to follow is demonstrating

leadership

A contract can be written or oral, includes a set of promises between two people, and states the obligations both must fulfill. This contract establishes a relationship between two people that is

legal

The setting in which an LPN can advance to change nurse or staff developer and management and leadership skills can be developed is a(n)

long-term care facility

The commission of an act that a prudent nurse would not have done, or the omission of an act a prudent nurse would have done, that results in injury to a pt is termed

negligence

The setting in which a new graduate may learn skills not normally acquired in an LPN program, will likely have a daytime schedule with weekends off, and will focus on prevention is a(n)

physicians office

A setting in which the new graduate gives total care to one patient, is totally independent, provides care in the home, hospital, or other facility, is paid directly by the patient and is legally responsible for his or her own actions is

private duty nursing

A medication station that dispenses medicine after being accessed from a computer screen is called

pyxis

A concise, one-page, comprehensive, well-organized, neat, accurate summary of educational and work experience that provides prospective employers with their first impression, is called a(n)

resume

The type of leadership that uses four different styles- directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating- is:

situational

A setting in which a new graduate has a very good salary, the opportunity to refuse to take an assignment, and more flexibility in one's personal schedule but with an uncertainty of work availability is a(n)

temporary agency