Chapter 9 SELECTING A FIELD OF NURSING

Question 1

What considerations should be taken into account regarding the kind of work to be performed when selecting a field of nursing?

Answer 1

Answer: Preparedness, interest, required skills, hazards

1. KIND OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED
   — Are you prepared, interested, what skills are needed, is it hazardous

Question 2

What factor is addressed when considering the availability of work in a field of nursing?

Answer 2

Answer: Crowded/shortage of workers

2.AVAILABILITY OF WORK
The availability of work is influenced by whether a field of nursing is crowded or facing a shortage of workers.

Question 3

Which aspect is relevant when evaluating the hours of work in selecting a field of nursing?

Answer 3

Answer: Shifts pay for extra hours of duty

Rationale: HOURS OF WORK considerations may include compensation for extra hours worked

Question 4

What should be assessed when considering qualifications in selecting a field of nursing?

Answer 4

Answer: Required exams, experience, trainings

Rationale: QUALIFICATIONS – required exams, experience, and training.

Question 5

When evaluating opportunities for advancement in a field of nursing, what is a key consideration?

Answer 5

Answer: Chances of promotions, schooling, professional meetings/seminars on official time

Rationale: OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT may include promotions, educational opportunities, and professional developmen

Question 6

What aspect is relevant when considering the method of entering a particular field of nursing?

Answer 6

Answer: Examination, recommendation

Rationale: The METHOD OF ENTERING may involve examinations or recommendations.

Question 7

Which factor is addressed when evaluating earnings in selecting a field of nursing?

Answer 7

Answer: Initial/maximum salary, weekly or 15 days

Rationale: EARNINGS - initial / maximum salary, whether weekly or bi-weekly.

Question 8

What should be assessed when considering benefits in selecting a field of nursing?

Answer 8

Answer: Leaves, insurances, medicare

Rationale: BENEFITS -Leave policies, insurance, and medicare.

Question 9

CONTENT OF APPLICATION LETTER
 Source of information concerning the vacancy
 Intend to apply to the position

Answer 9

1. Source and purpose

Question 10

CONTENT OF APPLICATION LETTER
 The second and third paragraph contain the applicant’s qualification
 College/school where you graduated
 Year of graduation
 Experience and training

Answer 10

2. Qualification

Question 11

CONTENT OF APPLICATION LETTER
 Three names of persons who have given consent to the use of their names
 Deans, principals, priests, or instructors

Answer 11

3. References

Question 12

CONTENT OF APPLICATION LETTER
 If time and distance permits

Answer 12

4. A request for a personal