Sarah Is a Nursing Graduate of 5 Years Who Is

Sarah is a nursing graduate of 5 years who is very confident in her clinical skills.She has taken some certificate courses in leadership and management and has considered beginning a graduate degree with this focus.She is excited about being able to use her knowledge and interest by being hired as a nurse manager.Before beginning her new position,Sarah spends time with her nurse executive to clarify the executive's expectations of her and of the unit that she has been hired to manage.After a year,Sarah successfully transitions into the nurse manager role and considers taking the examination to become a certified nurse executive.Amy advises her that this is not possible because Sarah will need:

A) A graduate degree.
B) At least a nursing diploma.
C) 24 months of experience.
D) 5 years of successful experience.