Chapter 4 - Understanding the NCLEX-RN questions with correct answers

Chapter 4 - Understanding the NCLEX-RNWhat is the NCLEX RN exam? - correct answer A national exam that must be passed before the RN license will be awarded by the state Board of Nursing (BON) allowing practice National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) - correct answer This examination must be taken by all graduates of diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate degree nursing programs prior to a license being issued. Successful completion of the examination is a requirement for practice as a registered nurse. Who takes the NCLEX? - correct answer Taken by all graduates of diploma, associate degree and baccalaureate degree nursing programs Who provides and is responsible for the development of the NCLEX - correct answer Provided by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) National Council of State BOards of Nursing (NCSBN) - correct answer The nursing regulatory body given the task of providing a means to ensure that those who are licensed to practice as nurses are "safe" in terms of their knowledge base What is the purpose of the NCLEX-RN? - correct answer To determine if you are a safe, competent beginning level nurse What is the responsibility of nursing? - correct answer To protect the public from unsafe care What year did every state institute permissive licensure? - correct answer 1923 - while licensure not mandatory, was required to use title "registered nurse" When did licensure become mandatory in all 50 states? - correct answer Mid-20th century