A nurse is considering graduate school. The nurse is interested in becoming a nurse practitioner. This nurse has worked as a medical surgical nurse for the past 10 years. Which of the following opportunities would benefit this nurse?s career?
1. Taking a position as an assistant nurse manager
2. Applying for a nurse manager position on a renal unit
3. Transferring to the ICU unit
4. Transferring to the oncology unit
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Explanation: 1. The nurse has decided to obtain his nurse practitioner license. Furthering his education by
focusing on critical care pathophysiology will assist the nurse when enrolled in graduate
school.
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