title: Questions & answers about diploma programs.
authors.affiliation: Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Lubbock, TX, USA.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Russell
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003479:Curriculum / Q000639:trends*; D004510:Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004651:Employment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits / Q000706:statistics & numerical data