A student has obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Why must the student be licensed as a registered nurse before beginning practice?
a. To formally recognize the student as a competent professional
b. To define the scope of professional practice
c. To control the quality of professional practice
d. To establish standards for educational programs
C
Individual licensure is a contract between the profession and the state. Under this contract, the profession is granted control over entry into, and exit from, the profession and over quality of professional practice. The licensing process requires that written regulations define the scope and limits of the professional's practice.
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