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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 one of the following represents a change in the admission requirements for students to enter master's and doctoral studies in nursing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Forward-thinking graduate programs recruit at least some of their students directly from undergraduate programs as part of their mission to build research capacity in the next generation of researchers.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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).