Nursing 100 Exam Questions and
Answers
purpose of licensure - Answer-to protect the public from unsafe practitioners. also helps
the state boards determine requirements for entry level RN positions
oversees licensure - Answer-state board of nursing
Nurse Practice Act purpose - Answer-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 - Answer-rules and regulations that govern nursing in each
state
licensure vs certification - Answer-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 - Answer-process in which nursing schools are allowed to have nurse
education programs
compact licensure - Answer-allows a nurse to have a multistate licensure, nurse can
practice at home state and other compact states
ANA - Answer-represents all registered nurses
ANCC - Answer-conducts exams and certifies advanced practice nurses
AACN - Answer-have good standards for bachelor and graduate level nursing
NCSBN - Answer-membership consists of the board of nursing of each state/territory
CCNE - Answer-lower level or AACN. accredits the higher degree nursing programs
NLN - Answer-organization for faculty nurses and leaders in nursing education
NLNAC - Answer-accredits specialized nursing programs
ICN - Answer-represents nursing around the world
state boards of nursing - Answer-appointed within a state to administer the NPA in that
state
Answers
purpose of licensure - Answer-to protect the public from unsafe practitioners. also helps
the state boards determine requirements for entry level RN positions
oversees licensure - Answer-state board of nursing
Nurse Practice Act purpose - Answer-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 - Answer-rules and regulations that govern nursing in each
state
licensure vs certification - Answer-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 - Answer-process in which nursing schools are allowed to have nurse
education programs
compact licensure - Answer-allows a nurse to have a multistate licensure, nurse can
practice at home state and other compact states
ANA - Answer-represents all registered nurses
ANCC - Answer-conducts exams and certifies advanced practice nurses
AACN - Answer-have good standards for bachelor and graduate level nursing
NCSBN - Answer-membership consists of the board of nursing of each state/territory
CCNE - Answer-lower level or AACN. accredits the higher degree nursing programs
NLN - Answer-organization for faculty nurses and leaders in nursing education
NLNAC - Answer-accredits specialized nursing programs
ICN - Answer-represents nursing around the world
state boards of nursing - Answer-appointed within a state to administer the NPA in that
state