A nurse who is licensed in Georgia and moves to Oregon:
a. must check Oregon's nurse practice act related to licensure for endorsement.
b. will automatically be grandfathered in as a licensed registered nurse.
c. may request certification in Oregon rather than licensure, so as not to have to retake the NCLEX-RN®.
d. should contact the American Nurses Credentialing Center to determine whether he or she is eligible to practice in an another state.
ANS: A
Correct: Endorsement refers to the original program whereby a nurse who is licensed in one state can apply and seek licensure in another without undergoing repeat examination, in accordance with the nurse practice act of that state.
Incorrect:
b. Grandfathering refers to revisions in the nurse practice act under which the nurse is currently licensed.
c. Licensure is essential for practice and certification.
d. The American Nurses Credentialing Center is an independent agency of the American Nurses Association that conducts certification examinations and certifies advanced practice nurses.
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