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Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition
Chapter 23 : Career Development in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which following characteristic is considered to be an indicator of creativity, intelligence, and commitment, all of which are requirements for success in research?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Success in research requires creativity, intelligence, and commitment. Students demonstrate these characteristics through key indicators such as grades, research experience, publications, grants, awards, recommendations, and research plans.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is considered to be an indicator of future success?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Success in the past is the most dependable indicator of future success.
Question 3 of 5
Due to a shortage of doctoral-prepared nursing faculty, which following new type of program is being considered in Canada?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Due to a shortage in doctoral-prepared nursing faculty, Canada has only been able to sustain PhD programs in nursing. However, there is a possibility of introducing other types of doctoral programs in nursing, such as a clinically based doctoral program.
Question 4 of 5
What is the minimum education requirement for a nursing research career?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The minimum requirement for a nursing research career is a doctor of philosophy (Ph
D).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an important factor to look for when researching graduate programs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One important factor to look for in a graduate program is the track records of key graduate faculty, the success of past graduate students, the match between research in the school and the interest of the student, opportunities for apprenticeship, and the availability of funding for graduate students.