Answer to Question 1
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Explanation: 1. Knowing your long-term goal helps, especially if you are interested in an area of need such as
nursing faculty. Nursing faculty shortage is increasing as retirements thin the ranks of todays
teachers. There is a nursing shortage for nursing faculty and nurse practitioners.
Answer to Question 2
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Explanation: 1. Choosing a graduate program can be time consuming. Gather literature; meet with admissions
staff, faculty, students and colleagues. Compare national rankings with the schools that interest
you.