What is required for a nurse to advance to Clinical Nurse II?

• A. At least 2 years of experience and a recommendation.
• B. Completion of a master's degree.
• C. At least 1 year of nursing experience and a satisfactory evaluation.
• D. National certification in a nursing specialty.

Answer: (C)

Advancement to Clinical Nurse II is based on proven experience and demonstrated performance. The standard requirement is at least one year of professional nursing experience along with a satisfactory performance evaluation. This pairing shows the nurse has had sufficient hands-on practice to manage greater responsibilities and that their work consistently meets expected standards. A master's degree is not required for this level, though it can support career growth in other tracks. National certification in a specialty is beneficial for certain paths but isn’t a baseline requirement for advancing to Clinical Nurse II. Options that ask for longer experience or add a certification requirement go beyond what is typically required for this stage of clinical progression.