Graduates from approved schools of nursing cannot sign their charting as registered nurses (RNs) until they:
a. pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®).
b. provide evidence of mental competency.
c. supply written proof of physical fitness.
d. have signed an employment contract with a health care facility.
ANS: A
Correct: A compulsory license requirement must be met to legally practice or work as a registered nurse in any state or U.S. territory. Licenses are granted only after an applicant has successfully passed the NCLEX-RN® examination.
Incorrect:
b. Licensure is designed to protect the public by providing safe practitioners, but it does not evaluate the individual candidate's mental competency.
c. Preadmission/preemployment physicals are part of the employment process; however, nurses with physical limitations may attain employment.
d. Graduates cannot practice as registered nurses until they pass the NCLEX-RN® exam, even if they have signed an employment contract. Some graduates may not seek employment until after they have successfully completed the NCLEX-RN® and have become licensed.
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