The development of associate degree (AD) nursing programs has had which effect on nursing today? (Select all that apply.)
a. A wider student pool has been able to study nursing.
b. AD programs have helped ease the nursing shortage.
c. Hospitals have been influenced to close their training programs.
d. Social status for graduates of nursing programs has improved.
e. The public has suffered some confusion about nursing education.
A, B, C, E
Nontraditional students, such as mothers and older students, have found it convenient to study nursing at community colleges.
More nurses enter the profession via AD programs than through baccalaureate and diploma programs combined.
As college education for nurses became more widespread and accepted, hospital directors became convinced to close their expensive programs, lessening the burden of hiring a professional nursing staff.
The public and nursing suffer from confusion about the educational requirements for becoming a registered nurse.
AD programs do not necessarily contribute to the improved social status of nurses.
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