A nurse with an associate degree in nursing is interested in pursuing her career. The nurse in unsure if she should obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing or in another field
Which of the following would assist the nurse in making a decision? Select all that apply. 1. Whether she is interested in nursing management.
2. What careers she is interested in pursuing.
3. Whether she is interested in graduate school.
4. Assessing future options.
5. Determining which careers are similar to nursing.
6. Obtaining information from mentors in various careers.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Explanation: 1. A baccalaureate degree in nursing will help qualify nurses for management positions and
graduate education. Choosing a graduate school can be time consuming. You must learn about
the program and its time commitment. Mentors provide information that will assist the nurse
in determining which career path to take.
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