- For this assignment you will complete a chart that contains three different graduate programs AND three different certifications.
- Graduate programs are academic programs a student can enter that result in advanced degrees such as master of science in nursing education or doctorate of nursing practice.
- A certification is a program that a professional enters that results in a certificate specifying advanced knowledge in a specific area such as certified diabetes nurse educator.
- You are welcome to look for programs in various states or countries.
- The certifications do not need to be in your current field of nursing; you may choose to explore options in a nursing specialty you have never considered.
- The table/chart can be in any format that you choose, but not handwritten, and not an essay paper. You may click here to use this table. Download this table.
- APA is not necessary for this assignment, but correct grammar is necessary.
- Include a citation/link for each entry.
The elements you need to include for each program or certification include the following:
- Location where the program is offered (state and or institution)
- Duration of program
- Degree or Certification that can be obtained
- Cost
- Benefit of the degree or certification to the nurse seeking the degree/certif.
- Advantage of that specific program (how would this benefit a nurse?)