Graduates of baccalaureate degree or associate's degree nursing programs are eligible to take which of the following to become registered nurses in the state in which they will practice?
a. Continuing education credits
b. In-service education programs
c. National Council Licensure Examination
d. Graduate education
ANS: C
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. Continuing education involves formal, organized educational programs offered by universities, hospitals, state nurse associations, professional nursing organizations, and educational and health care institutions. In-service education programs consist of instruction or training provided by a health care agency or institution. An in-service program is held in the institution and is designed to increase the knowledge, skills, and competencies of nurses and other health care professionals. A nurse who is completing a graduate program can receive a master's degree in nursing.
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