Sarah is a nursing graduate of 5 years who is very confident in her clinical skills. She has taken some certificate courses in leadership and management and has considered beginning a graduate degree with this focus. She is excited about being able to use
Before beginning her new position, Sarah spends time with her nurse executive to clarify the executive's expectations of her and of the unit that she has been hired to manage. After a year, Sarah successfully transitions into the nurse manager role and considers taking the examination to become a certified nurse executive. Amy advises her that this is not possible because Sarah will need:
a. A graduate degree.
b. At least a nursing diploma.
c. 24 months of experience.
d. 5 years of successful experience.
ANS: C
Nurses with baccalaureate preparation and holding a nurse executive position with at least 24 months of experience can take the examination to become a certified nurse executive.
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