You have just hired a recent graduate. The graduate is thrilled with the opportunity that she has been given, as well as with the idea that "working means no more essays, tests, or assignments!"
She indicates that she has no intention of touching a book, journal, or health information Website for a "long time." Which of the following would be your best response?
a. The expectations and design of educational programs means that new graduates are better prepared for the workforce.
b. The new graduate will still have to learn, but it will be job-specific learning.
c. An ideal learning plan for nurses emphasizes followership.
d. The amount and intensity of knowledge demands lifelong learning that includes assessment of relevancy of knowledge for practice.
ANS: D
Knowledge will change dramatically, requiring that we all be dedicated learners. With or without state law, continuing education will be mandatory and essential.
Knowledge will evolve from the intensity of the current information evolution so that we will access content with meaning and applicability for our work.
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