A nursing student is in the final term of an Associate Science of Nursing (ASN) program and is preparing for licensure. Prior to licensure the candidate must provide evidence of: (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. graduation from a nursing program.
b. graduation from high school or high school equivalency.
c. evidence of current malpractice insurance.
d. evidence of plan to continue study to obtain a minimum of a BSN within 2 years.
e. validation of skills competence provided by a certifying agency.

Answer 1

ANS: A, B
Correct:
a. Candidates for licensure must provide evidence of graduation through transcripts of course work or letter from the Dean/Director of the nursing program.
b. All candidates must show evidence of graduating from high school or earning a GED. Incorrect:
c. Although highly recommended, malpractice insurance is not required for licensure, although it is required while a student.
d. A BSN is recommended as the entry for practice but not mandatory, nor is a timeline for completing a BSN.
e. Skill validation is responsibility of nursing schools and employers. Employers usually determine whether a prospective nurse has requisite skills during general orientation.