Identify a reasonable long-term goal for a beginning nursing student
a. "I will pass the Body Structure and Function course by the completion of the program."
b. "I will qualify to take the NCLEX-PN by program completion."
c. "I will score a B+ on the first unit test in nursing school."
d. "I will perform at the satisfactory level on the first semester clinical evaluation."
ANS: B
This goal statement is broader and more inclusive than the other statements and thus is considered a long-term goal. The other statements are short-term goals.
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