A group of graduates were just notified that they had successfully passed the licensure examination
During the orientation process at the hospital, one asks, "I am looking at my license, but I don't really know the duties performed by the board of nursing." The staff development nurse explains that the board of nursing: (Select all that apply.)
a. grants nursing licensure.
b. constructs the licensure examination.
c. assigns disciplinary action when the nurse acts in a manner that results in harm to a patient.
d. members are appointed.
e. conducts certification examinations for advanced practice nurses.
ANS: A, C, D
Correct:
a. The board of nursing ensures that nursing licenses are granted and renewed.
c. The board of nursing assigns disciplinary action when provisions of the nurse practice act are violated.
d. Members are appointed.
Incorrect:
b. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing constructs the licensure examination.
e. Certification examinations are administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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