She checks the documentary requirements for the applicants for the staff nurse position. Which one is not necessary?
A. Certificate of previous employment
B. Record of the related learning experience (RLE)
C. Membership to an accredited professional organization
D. Professional identification card
Correct Answer: B. Record of the related learning experience (RLE)
Record of RLE is not required for employment purposes but it is required for the nurse’s licensure examination. Related Learning Experience (RLE) is a teaching-learning opportunity designed to advance the competencies of students utilizing methods in various health situations. Related learning experience provides an opportunity for the student-nurses to practice what has been learned in the classroom.
Option A: A certificate of employment, also called an employment certificate, is used to verify the employment history of a former or current employee. If the employee is no longer employed by the employer, the employer usually issues the certificate of employment upon request by the employee. It is usually requested to complete the requirements for employment with a new employer.
Option C: A professional organization, sometimes referred to as a professional association or professional body, exists to advance a particular profession, support the interests of people working in that profession and serve the public good. It facilitates innovation, communication, and connection.
Option D: Professional Identification is a type of social identification and is the sense of oneness individuals have with a profession (e.g. law, medicine) and the degree to which individuals define themselves as professional members.