NURSING LICENSURE EXAM COMPLETE
ANSWERS
1903 - ANS-Permissive licensure in a few states
1923 - ANS-All states had licensing exams
1947 - ANS-New York was the first state to require mandatory licensure
1950 - ANS-NLN administered the first standardized
1981 - ANS-Written test had separate sections
1982 - ANS-The first NCLEX-RN combined all areas of nursing
First nationwide test, administered at the same time
1992 - ANS-First computerized testing
Compact States - ANS-Some states have compacts allowing practice in neighboring states
If you move from one compact state to another you can legally practice right away
Continued competency - ANS-Generally employers validate specific competencies each year
Established to maintain safety for public
Some employers encourage additional certification in a specialty area of practice
Licensure Requirement - ANS-1. Graduation from an credited nursing program
2. Must submit evidence of graduation from nursing program
ANSWERS
1903 - ANS-Permissive licensure in a few states
1923 - ANS-All states had licensing exams
1947 - ANS-New York was the first state to require mandatory licensure
1950 - ANS-NLN administered the first standardized
1981 - ANS-Written test had separate sections
1982 - ANS-The first NCLEX-RN combined all areas of nursing
First nationwide test, administered at the same time
1992 - ANS-First computerized testing
Compact States - ANS-Some states have compacts allowing practice in neighboring states
If you move from one compact state to another you can legally practice right away
Continued competency - ANS-Generally employers validate specific competencies each year
Established to maintain safety for public
Some employers encourage additional certification in a specialty area of practice
Licensure Requirement - ANS-1. Graduation from an credited nursing program
2. Must submit evidence of graduation from nursing program