After completing a master's degree, a nurse took a course in marketing. Should the agency reimburse the nurse's tuition costs?
a. No, courses taken for personal enjoyment are not eligible.
b. No, courses taken outside the professional's responsibilities are not eligible.
c. Yes, the nurse is demonstrating professional commitment by continuing education.
d. Yes, the nurse could use such information in social marketing for the agency.
ANS: D
Social marketing tools using marketing principles and technologies are designed to influence the knowledge, attitudes, values, beliefs, and behaviors of populations. Such information would be extremely helpful for agency personnel in improving community health and lifestyle choices.
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