Exam 4: Nursing Licensure and Certification

Nurses in Tennessee,Mississippi,and Arkansas gather for a conference related to improving quality and safety in practice and nursing education.They are awarded continuing education (CE)credit for participation and evaluation of the conference.One nurse from California states,"I need these CEs to renew my license." The nurse from Mississippi replies,"You do not need CEs for license renewal or advance practice certification renewal." Which statement about CEs would help these nurses?

What statement accurately describes what it means to practice in a compact state?

What was the first field of nursing to certify advanced practitioners?

What duties are assumed by a state's board of nursing? (Select all that apply. )

Nursing legislation is to be current and reviewed annually by specific dates.If a nurse practice act fails to be reviewed,it is automatically rescinded under which law?

The primary purpose of licensure is protection of the ___________.

What actions should a nurse who wishes to practice in another state take initially? (Select all that apply. )

A nurse holds a license in one state but wishes to practice in a second state that is not participating in a nurse licensure compact agreement.The nurse is granted licensure on payment of a fee but does not retake the licensure examination.The nurse has obtained licensure in the second state by what process?

A nursing student is in the final term of an Associate Science of Nursing (ASN)program and is preparing for licensure.Prior to licensure the candidate must provide evidence that they have fulfilled what requirements? (Select all that apply. )

What entity establishes the "rules" for nursing practice?

A group of registered nurses with associate nursing (and)degrees are concerned that the minimum educational standard for licensure as a registered nurse is being raised to the bachelor's (BSN)level.After contacting the American Nurses Association,they learn they will be "grandfathered" in.Under the "grandfather clause," what action will be required of nurses with associate degrees?

The advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about requirements for practice in a specialized area should contact what nursing organization?

What should the nurse who is licensed in Georgia and moves to Oregon should do initially in preparation for seeking a nursing position as a pediatric nurse?

A nurse practicing in the early 1900s was awarded a permissive license.What action was required by this type of license?

A nurse is completing the degree requirements for an advanced practice role as a nurse practitioner and is concerned about certification requirements.Which statement concerning certification for advanced practice is true?

What is the primary purpose of licensure for professional registered nurses?

To request licensure to practice in France,a nurse licensed in the United States must engage in what initial step?

On which website would a nurse find a list of current compact states that allow for a single license recognized in multiple states?

A new graduate from a master's entry program in nursing announces,"I just passed my clinical nurse leader certification examination." Certification as a clinical nurse leader provides acknowledgement of what nursing achievement?

What statement presents accurate information concerning nurse practice acts?