Which organization developed the most definitive statements on the competencies needed by the newly licensed practical nurse (PN) and the RN?
A) National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
B) American Association of Nurses (ANA)
C) National League for Nursing (NLN)
D) American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Ans: A
The most definitive statements on the competencies needed by the newly licensed
practical nurse (PN) and the RN have been developed by the NCSBN based on its job analysis
studies, which serve as the basis for the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN®.
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