The nursing student entered in the vocational nursing program at a local community college. She developed a career plan. Which goal is realistic to complete within 5 years of graduation from the nursing program? ìWithin 5 years, I expect to:

Question

A) obtain my doctorate in nursing and become a hospital administrator.î
B) obtain an Associate's Degree in nursing, pass the NCLEX-RN, and work in a local long-term facility.î
C) teach at this college in this program.î
D) become a nurse practitioner and work at a health clinic.î

Answer 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
It takes approximately 8 years of education to obtain a Doctorate in nursing. To become a hospital administrator would most likely require experience in lower levels of management, so this is not a realistic goal. An Associate's Degree in nursing is a 2-year Degree, so within 5 years, this is realistic. To teach in a vocational nursing program at a college, the student would need to obtain Bachelor's in nursing, and although it is possible to do so in 5 years, the goal did not state any educational preparation past the vocational program was sought, so this is not a realistic career goal. It would take 6 or more years to become a nurse practitioner since it requires a Master's Degree, so this is also not a realistic goal.