A nurse with an associate degree in nursing is interested in ...

[james0929]

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.

Question 2

An ICU nurse has worked in the ICU for the past 5 years. This nurse is interested in pursuing his career. The nurse is unsure of which career path to take whether to further his career in management or clinically.
 
  Which of the following would be a beneficial action for this nurse? 1. Enroll in a graduate nursing program.
  2. Investigate careers by talking with mentors in those positions.
  3. Investigate the salary options for various careers.
  4. Seek advice from the manager of the unit.

[momtoalll]

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 1. Determine what career track best suits individual skills, talents, and interests. Networking with
experts and mentors in the field that may present opportunities to assist in determining which
careers are suited to the nurse. Prior to enrolling in a graduate program the nurse should
investigate career opportunities and investigate various graduate programs.