A graduate of a baccalaureate degree program is ready to start working as an RN in the emergency department. Which action must the nurse take first?
a. Obtain certification for an emergency nurse.
b. Pass the National Council Licensure Examination.
c. Take a course on genomics to provide competent emergency care.
d. Complete the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Systems.
ANS: B
Currently, in the United States, the most common way to become a registered nurse (RN) is through completion of an associate's degree or baccalaureate degree program. Graduates of both programs are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to become registered nurses in the state in which they will practice. Certification can be obtained after passing the NCLEX and working for the specified amount of time. Genomics is a newer term that describes the study of all the genes in a person and interactions of these genes with one another and with that person's environment. Consumers can also access Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Systems (HCAHPS) to obtain information about patients' perspectives on hospital care.
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