A Nurse Entering the Job Market Wants to Be Certain

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse entering the job market wants to be certain that the first position is rewarding and allows for growth as a registered nurse. According to the Hallmarks of the Professional Nursing Environment, the nurse should ask:

• A) about the philosophy related to clinical care to determine the role of RNs in deciding outcomes related quality outcomes.
• B) if professional development opportunities are supported through paid leave and tuition reimbursement.
• C) how compensation packages compare to others in the same area and nationally.
• D) what the projected need for RNs is in the next 5 years and current turnover rate.

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Definitions:

Accounting Period

A specific time frame in which financial transactions are recorded and financial statements are prepared, typically a year or a quarter.

Prepayment

Payments made in advance for goods or services, recorded as an asset until the corresponding goods or services are received.

Adjusting Entry

An accounting record made to update the book value of an asset or to correct or allocate income and expenses to the appropriate period.

Prepaid Asset

Expenses paid in advance for future benefits, such as insurance or rent, recognized as assets until they are utilized.