The nurse who is returning to school to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing states, "I don't know why I am putting myself through this. I have practiced just fine for 10 years as an associate degree nurse."
Which strategy, recommended by a friend, would be helpful in overcoming this feeling?
1. "Why don't you take a one semester break from school?"
2. "Remember that a lot of people are depending on you."
3. "Just think how much better a nurse you will be when you finish."
4. "Think about all the extra money you will get when you graduate."
Correct Answer: 3
Reframing the nurse's comment helps to focus on the positive. "Just think how much better a nurse you will be when you finish" helps the nurse remember the reason for seeking further education. If the nurse takes a break in this frame of mind, returning to school is unlikely. This nurse is already stressed, so focus on the dependence of others on him or her is unlikely to be very comforting. Although there may be some increase in salary associated with the BS degree, it is usually not substantial. Focus on a potential salary change that is not close in time will do little to assist the nurse in this period.
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