An RN with a diploma preparation wants to participate in decisions about health care and decides the first step is to obtain a BSN. The nurse enrolls in a nursing program offering self-scheduling and a self-paced curriculum

Question

This nurse is taking advantage of:
a. educational mobility.
b. a traditional nursing program.
c. training for advanced practice nursing.
d. credit by examination.

Answer 1

ANS: A
Correct: Education mobility is the progressive movement from one level or type of education to another—in this instance, diploma to BSN. Programs are aimed to make the transition possible through creative flexible scheduling.
Incorrect:
b. Traditional nursing programs have set schedules, often face-to-face lectures offered in a full-time format; although some programs are web-assisted, the majority require the student to be on campus for most learning experiences.
c. A BSN is not an advanced practice degree.
d. Although credit by examination may be a part of a nontraditional nursing program, it is only a portion and does not characterize the type of learning.