Which of the following nurses would most likely need to take a refresher course as a requirement to licensure?
A) A nurse who did not pass the NCLEX examination on the first try
B) A nurse who took a year off following graduation to travel
C) A practicing nurse who wants to pursue nursing teaching
D) A nurse whose license is revoked
D
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Many reasons exist for taking "nurse refresher" courses. The nurse may have stopped working for some time to pursue further education, travel, or raise a family. Refresher courses are a good idea when nurses have not been actively employed in nursing for several years. In addition, the nurse whose license lapses or is revoked or who is on inactive licensure status for some time may be required to take a refresher course as a requirement to be relicensed. In addition, new graduates who do not pass the licensure examination in two or three attempts are often required to take refresher courses to qualify to take the examination again. Pursuing a teaching degree does not require a refresher course.
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