Which of the following individuals is most likely to provide the most authoritative, positive reference for a student nurse who is beginning to search for postgraduation employment?
A) Instructor A, who has provided positive feedback during clinical labs
B) Program director B, who is familiar with the student nurse's academic record
C) Nurse C, who is the student nurse's acquaintance at the health club
D) Student nurse D, who is a peer enrolled in the same nursing program

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This individual would know both the academic record and clinical performance strengths of the student nurse. Because the instructor has given positive feedback, this person should be able to provide a positive reference. The program director may not have first-hand knowledge of clinical performance and might be less able to emphasize clinical performance strengths. The nurse who is the student nurse's acquaintance at the health club would be unable to provide first-hand information about academic and clinical performance. A fellow student cannot provide a reference that would have the same weight as an instructor or a nurse with whom the student has worked in a health care agency.

Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely to Provide