Nursing 100 Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Terms in this set (36)
purpose of licensure to protect the public from unsafe practitioners. also
helps the state boards determine requirements for
entry level RN positions
oversees licensure state board of nursing
Nurse Practice Act purpose 1. protect the health and safety of citizens and
public
2.protect the title of RN (reserved for only those
who meet the requirements)
what is Nurse Practice Act rules and regulations that govern nursing in each state
licensure vs certification licensure- to set a level or required training and
skills for all nurses
certification- represents a level achieved by the
nurse, nurses are recognized for advanced
education and skill
accreditation process in which nursing schools are allowed to
have nurse education programs
compact licensure allows a nurse to have a multistate licensure, nurse
can practice at home state and other compact
states
ANA represents all registered nurses
ANCC conducts exams and certifies advanced practice nurses
AACN have good standards for bachelor and graduate level
nursing
NCSBN membership consists of the board of nursing
of each state/territory
CCNE lower level or AACN. accredits the higher degree
nursing programs
NLN organization for faculty nurses and leaders in nursing
education
NLNAC accredits specialized nursing programs
ICN represents nursing around the world
state boards of nursing appointed within a state to administer the NPA in that
state
licensure by endorsement to get a license in a different state
Terms in this set (36)
purpose of licensure to protect the public from unsafe practitioners. also
helps the state boards determine requirements for
entry level RN positions
oversees licensure state board of nursing
Nurse Practice Act purpose 1. protect the health and safety of citizens and
public
2.protect the title of RN (reserved for only those
who meet the requirements)
what is Nurse Practice Act rules and regulations that govern nursing in each state
licensure vs certification licensure- to set a level or required training and
skills for all nurses
certification- represents a level achieved by the
nurse, nurses are recognized for advanced
education and skill
accreditation process in which nursing schools are allowed to
have nurse education programs
compact licensure allows a nurse to have a multistate licensure, nurse
can practice at home state and other compact
states
ANA represents all registered nurses
ANCC conducts exams and certifies advanced practice nurses
AACN have good standards for bachelor and graduate level
nursing
NCSBN membership consists of the board of nursing
of each state/territory
CCNE lower level or AACN. accredits the higher degree
nursing programs
NLN organization for faculty nurses and leaders in nursing
education
NLNAC accredits specialized nursing programs
ICN represents nursing around the world
state boards of nursing appointed within a state to administer the NPA in that
state
licensure by endorsement to get a license in a different state