A master's degree in nursing differs from a generic nursing degree in what way? A master's degree in nursing
a. requires a level of specialization to be se-lected.
b. prepares the nurse for nursing administra-tion.
c. increases the authority and responsibilities of the nurse.
d. enables the nurse to become a nurse edu-cator.
A
A master's nursing program requires a level of specialization to be selected—education, admin-istration, or a specific clinical area. A nurse can be an educator without having a master's degree; however, a master's degree is preferred for educators in schools of nursing. A generic degree in nursing prepares the student to become a basic practitioner and allows the student to be eligible to take NCLEX upon successful graduation from a diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate nursing program.
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