A Potential Nursing Student Is Evaluating a Local Hospital-Based Diploma

Multiple Choice

A potential nursing student is evaluating a local hospital-based diploma program.The student favors this program because several relatives are alumni.In helping the student critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of this program, what information does the high school guidance counselor offer? (Select all that apply.)

A) Courses typically do not carry any college credit for transfer.
B) Diploma programs are not accredited by any national organization.
C) Short program duration leads to career entry sooner than other programs.
D) Students typically have strong clinical skills upon graduation.
E) Tuition in these programs is often the least expensive.