Chapter 24 Caring for your Career and Yourself

T/F As a nurse we are a direct service career (in-person/upfront)

True

When applying for a job what government issued IDs/papers so we need ?

ID of drivers license, social security card, birth certificate, or passport

T/F Applying for a job having recommendations from former employers or teachers, not friends or family

True

Resume must be brief and ...

One page is best

In a job interview take a good impression..

Do not bring friends or children with you

job descriptions can help both you and employer by

reducing misunderstandings

The best response to hostile criticism is..

I'm sorry your so disappointed

how many weeks of notice do you give before quiting?

2 weeks

T/F California Department of Health maintains the state registries

True

NAs must have how many hours of CEU?

12 hours

T/F Even positive things can cause us stress

True

Help with stress management includes

-healthy diet, exercise, enough sleep, drinking only in moderation, not smoking, doing relaxing activities

T/F NA who applies to a new facility must do a background check everytime

true

T/F NA should not share stress with residents or residents family

True

What Is a care letter?

information about yourself and skills, on a personal level