Colorado Licensure: Colorado Licensure Exam :
Updated A+ Guide Solution
Licensure - ANSWERState boards of nursing grant licenses - not certification. Minimal
knowledge to practice nursing safely
Certification - ANSWERCertification- advance practice for speciality, advanced
education and competencies
History of Nursing Licensure- Nursing Pins - ANSWERSymbolize the school's
philosophy, beliefs, and aspirations
Evidence of achievement, learning, and skills
History of Nursing Licensure- Registry - ANSWERNightingale started the maintaining
a registry of all graduates in 1860
Provided institutions and clients with the means to ascertain the skills and
knowledge of graduates
History of Nursing Licensure- Purpose - ANSWERPrimary purpose was, and still is, the
protection of the public by ensuring a minimum level of professional competence.
History of Nursing Licensure- 1896 - ANSWERFirst attempts to license nurses in the
United States
Failed because of lack of support by hospitals, physicians, and nurses
History of Nursing Licensure- 1901 - ANSWERInternational Council of Nurses passed
a resolution that each state should examine and license nurses
States est. boards of nursing to develop rules for examination and licensure of
nurses and govern nursing practice
History of Nursing Licensure- 1903 - ANSWER4 states instituted permissive licensure,
and nurses were not required to comply
History of Nursing Licensure- 1915 - ANSWERBecause of variability among states'
licensure requirements, ANA designed "model nurse practice acts"
History of Nursing Licensure- 1923 - ANSWERAll states had instituted examinations
for permissive licensure
Mandatory licensure- 1930s - ANSWERNLN administered first State Board Test Pool
Examination, a standardized exam for licensure
Mandatory licensure- 1950 - ANSWERNLN administered first State Board Test Pool
Examination, a standardized exam for licensure
Mandatory licensure- 1982 - ANSWER1st NCLEX examination given by NCSPN
, National Counseling Licensing Exam (NCLEX)
Mandatory licensure- 1994 - ANSWERpaper-and-pencil test replaced by
computerized adaptive testing
Current licensing activities- "Mutual recognition model" - ANSWERWanted to
provide common standard of practice and education and entry level to practice
across states
Resolution adopted in 1997 by the delegate assembly of the National Council of
State Boards of Nursing
Provides for individual state boards to adopt an interstate compact, allowing nurses
licensed in one state to practice in all other states and territories
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Protection - ANSWERHealth and safety of the
populace
Protect the title of registered nurse
Random person cannot say they are an RN (illegal)
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Licence Renewl - ANSWERDescription of
requirements for renewal of licensure
Renew very 2 years in every state
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Change of Adress - ANSWERGiven within 2
weeks
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- NursinG Act - ANSWERDescription of
requirements and procedures necessary for entry into practice
Have school approved (like with advanced degree)
Designation of a regulatory board to administer the nurse practice act
Guidelines for delegation
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Definitions of? - ANSWERProfessional nursing
Advanced practice, which may be expressed in a single definition or may be
separately defined
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Descriptions - ANSWERDescription of
requirements for licensure
Differs state by state!
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Regulatory Boards Role - ANSWERRole- Ensure
safe practice
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Regulatory Boards Duty - ANSWERAdministering
the state's nurse practice act
Granting and renewing licenses and taking disciplinary action
Updated A+ Guide Solution
Licensure - ANSWERState boards of nursing grant licenses - not certification. Minimal
knowledge to practice nursing safely
Certification - ANSWERCertification- advance practice for speciality, advanced
education and competencies
History of Nursing Licensure- Nursing Pins - ANSWERSymbolize the school's
philosophy, beliefs, and aspirations
Evidence of achievement, learning, and skills
History of Nursing Licensure- Registry - ANSWERNightingale started the maintaining
a registry of all graduates in 1860
Provided institutions and clients with the means to ascertain the skills and
knowledge of graduates
History of Nursing Licensure- Purpose - ANSWERPrimary purpose was, and still is, the
protection of the public by ensuring a minimum level of professional competence.
History of Nursing Licensure- 1896 - ANSWERFirst attempts to license nurses in the
United States
Failed because of lack of support by hospitals, physicians, and nurses
History of Nursing Licensure- 1901 - ANSWERInternational Council of Nurses passed
a resolution that each state should examine and license nurses
States est. boards of nursing to develop rules for examination and licensure of
nurses and govern nursing practice
History of Nursing Licensure- 1903 - ANSWER4 states instituted permissive licensure,
and nurses were not required to comply
History of Nursing Licensure- 1915 - ANSWERBecause of variability among states'
licensure requirements, ANA designed "model nurse practice acts"
History of Nursing Licensure- 1923 - ANSWERAll states had instituted examinations
for permissive licensure
Mandatory licensure- 1930s - ANSWERNLN administered first State Board Test Pool
Examination, a standardized exam for licensure
Mandatory licensure- 1950 - ANSWERNLN administered first State Board Test Pool
Examination, a standardized exam for licensure
Mandatory licensure- 1982 - ANSWER1st NCLEX examination given by NCSPN
, National Counseling Licensing Exam (NCLEX)
Mandatory licensure- 1994 - ANSWERpaper-and-pencil test replaced by
computerized adaptive testing
Current licensing activities- "Mutual recognition model" - ANSWERWanted to
provide common standard of practice and education and entry level to practice
across states
Resolution adopted in 1997 by the delegate assembly of the National Council of
State Boards of Nursing
Provides for individual state boards to adopt an interstate compact, allowing nurses
licensed in one state to practice in all other states and territories
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Protection - ANSWERHealth and safety of the
populace
Protect the title of registered nurse
Random person cannot say they are an RN (illegal)
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Licence Renewl - ANSWERDescription of
requirements for renewal of licensure
Renew very 2 years in every state
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Change of Adress - ANSWERGiven within 2
weeks
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- NursinG Act - ANSWERDescription of
requirements and procedures necessary for entry into practice
Have school approved (like with advanced degree)
Designation of a regulatory board to administer the nurse practice act
Guidelines for delegation
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Definitions of? - ANSWERProfessional nursing
Advanced practice, which may be expressed in a single definition or may be
separately defined
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Descriptions - ANSWERDescription of
requirements for licensure
Differs state by state!
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Regulatory Boards Role - ANSWERRole- Ensure
safe practice
Components of Nurse Practice Acts- Regulatory Boards Duty - ANSWERAdministering
the state's nurse practice act
Granting and renewing licenses and taking disciplinary action
