The Single Most Important Reason for the Decline in the Number

question 9

Multiple Choice

The single most important reason for the decline in the number of hospital-based diploma programs was

• A) shift in hospital occupancy from acute care to home care.
• B) increase in hospital-based medical residency programs competing for educational dollars.
• C) beginning of associate degree programs that were shorter in length.
• D) diploma education's position outside the mainstream of higher education.

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