A group of nurses is discussing how to choose a graduate program. Which of the following statements would be helpful to the nurses as they decide on a graduate program? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Look at ACEN or CCNE publications.".
b. "List your career goals and decide what educational preparation you would need to reach these goals.".
c. "Ask yourself how much time you can spend going to school.".
d. "Decide whether you are in a position to relocate if the programs you need are not offered in your area.".
e. "Choose a graduate program based on where your friends are going to school.".
A, B, C, D
Nurses looking into graduate school should focus on Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) publications, listing career goals, determine how much time they can spend going to school, decide if they are in a position to relocate if needed, and find out which programs are accredited. Nurses should not choose a graduate program based on where their friends are going to school.
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