A nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about the function of the state board of nursing. Which information will the educator include in the teaching session? Select all that apply
A) Creating the NCLEX-RN examination
B) Defining professional standards
C) Investigating violations of the nurse practice act
D) Suspending or revoking licenses
E) Finding drug treatment centers for impaired nurses
Answer: B, C, D
Boards of nursing oversee nursing licensure by defining professional standards, investigating violations of the nurse practice act, sanctioning those who violate the nurse practice act, and suspending or revoking licenses. The National Council for the State Boards of Nursing creates the NCLEX-RN examinations. The state board of nursing is not responsible for finding treatment programs for drug-impaired nurses.
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