Chapter 04: Nursing Licensure and Certification Cherry and Jacob: Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management, 8th Edition

The advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about requirements for practice in a specialized area should contact what nursing organization? a. American Nurses Association (ANA) b. National League for Nursing (NLN) c. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) d. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) ANS: C The nurse should contact the ANCC to determine the education, experience, and examination requirements that must be met if one is to become certified. DIF: Comprehension 2. What is the primary purpose of licensure for professional registered nurses? a. Preventing the misuse of the title nurse b. Demonstrating a specialized body of knowledge c. Protecting the public from physical and emotional harm d. Enhancing recognition for the nursing profession ANS: C Protecting the public is one of the essential purposes of the state board of nursing, which regulates licensure. While appropriate none of the other options address the primary focus of nursing licensure.