A nurse who has a baccalaureate degree in nursing is interested in going to graduate school. The nurse is talking to a peer who is in a nurse practitioner program
Which of the following advice would be beneficial for this nurse in choosing a graduate program? 1. Perform an on-line search and look for the program that requires the least amount of time to obtain the
degree.
2. Meet with faculty and students of various graduate programs.
3. Discuss the graduate schools with his physician.
4. Discuss the graduate schools in the area with a coworker.
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Explanation: 1. Choosing a graduate program can be time consuming. Gather literature; meet with admissions
staff, faculty, students and colleagues. Compare national rankings with the schools that interest
you.
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