RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1842 of 2368

A new RN asks how the end of orientation is decided. Which response is accurate?

  1. It is based on the new nurse's demonstration and completion of competencies
  2. It is based only on a fixed number of weeks set by the hospital policy
  3. It is based on the total number of shifts the nurse has worked so far
  4. It is based on the nurse's score on a licensing or certification test
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Correct answer: It is based on the new nurse's demonstration and completion of competencies

Orientation lasts about one to four months or longer, depending on the specialty, and depends on competencies.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Preparation for the Rn Role: Transitioning Into Practice. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026