Resume/Cover Letter/Portfolio

Resume (25 points)

·  Typed/On time/Standard Format/No more than two pages ( 2)

·  Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation (3) ___

·  Objective/Goal indicates an entry level GN position is being sought,

Accurate information, degree stated correctly, realistic, appropriate

for entry level position, reflective of NPA knowledge/application (10) ___

·  Used action verbs/No vague or grandiose statements (4) ___

·  Included complete information, i.e. phone numbers, address ,

using professional terminology (2) ___

·  No personal data (health, weight, marital status, etc.) (2) ___

·  No excessive use of jargon (2) ___

Sub-total: ___

Comments:

Cover Letter (5 points)

·  Typed/On time/One page/Standard business letter format (0.5) ___

·  Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation (1) ___

·  Complete applicant information (addresses and etc.) (0.5) ___

·  Succinct, professional, relevant information, no misleading information,

Indicates entry level GN position is being sought (2) ___

·  Correct and complete name, title, facility to whom letter is addressed (1) ___

  Sub-total: ___ 

Comments:

Portfolio (5 points)

·  Used Guidelines, Box 27-5, p. 487

Sub-total: ___

 

Comments:

Total Points: ___

UNIT 1 The Development of Nursing CHAPTER 1 The Evolution of Professional Nursing, 1

CHAPTER 2 The Contemporary Image of Professional Nursing, 21

CHAPTER 3 The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education, 34

CHAPTER 4 Nursing Licensure and Certification, 62

CHAPTER 5 Theories of Nursing Practice, 74

CHAPTER 6 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, 87

UNIT 2 Current Issues in Health Care CHAPTER 7 Paying for Health Care in America: Rising Costs and Challenges, 105

CHAPTER 8 Legal Issues in Nursing and Health Care, 120

CHAPTER 9 Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Nursing and Health Care, 166

CHAPTER 10 Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care, 183

CHAPTER 11 Complementary and Alternative Healing, 204

CHAPTER 12 Workforce Advocacy and the Nursing Shortage, 221

CHAPTER 13 Collective Bargaining and Unions in Today’s Workplace, 243

CHAPTER 14 Information Technology in the Clinical Setting, 253

CHAPTER 15 Emergency Preparedness and Response for Today’s World, 270

UNIT 3 Leadership and Management in Nursing CHAPTER 16 Nursing Leadership and Management, 285

CHAPTER 17 Budgeting Basics for Nurses, 309

CHAPTER 18 Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution, 322

CHAPTER 19 Effective Delegation and Supervision, 346

CHAPTER 20 Staffing and Nursing Care Delivery Models, 360

CHAPTER 21 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, 374

CHAPTER 22 Quality and Safety in Nursing Education: The QSEN Project, 393

CHAPTER 23 Health Policy and Politics: Get Involved!, 405

UNIT 4 Career Management CHAPTER 24 Making the Transition from Student to Professional Nurse, 423

CHAPTER 25 Managing Time: The Path to High Self-Performance, 444

CHAPTER 26 Contemporary Nursing Roles and Career Opportunities, 461

CHAPTER 27 Job Search: Finding Your Match, 480

CHAPTER 28 The NCLEX-RN® Examination, 497

Index, 509

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