What should a graduate admissions counselor advise nursing students to

QUESTION

What should a graduate admissions counselor advise nursing students to take into consideration?

1. Whether a medical school is located near the nursing college
2. The enrollment statistics and funding
3. The accreditation status and admission requirements
4. The number of hospitals in the area

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 3

Poteet, et al., (1994) identified the following essential elements for assessing a graduate program; accreditation status, national standing, admission requirements, faculty qualifications, institutional climate, resources, clinical facilities, assistantships and other financial support, and program requirements. The other options are not essential.