Megan, a 21-year-old junior college student, has been frustrated by her unsuccessful attempts to gain entry to the nursing program at the local university despite her strong academic record and work experience
Which of the following factors has most contributed to the limited
number of seats available in many nursing programs?
A) Technological developments that have decreased the projected need for nurses
B) The tendency of practicing nurses to delay retirement until after the age of 65 years
C) The high cost to educational institutions of providing nursing education
D) The negative image of nursing in the media and popular culture
Ans: C
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