Session 2: Obtaining Licensure Flashcards
What are the 3 steps to obtaining licensure?
1) complete nursing education program
2) apply to the state board of nursing
3) register and pay Pearson VUE
When you apply to the State Board of Nursing, what 2 things do you have to do?
1) background check
2) pay $75 application fee
When you register for testing and pay Pearson VUE, what 2 things do you have to do?
1) choose testing site
2) pay $200 testing fee
How many days are recommended a student test within for best results?
56 days
Allows a nurse to have one multistate nursing license with the ability to practice in their home state, as well as in other compact states.
Compact License
When did Ohio adopt Compact Licenses?
2023
As of 2023, how many states accept compact licenses?
40
- Designed to reflect fair, comprehensive, current, entry-level nursing competency
measurement. - Developed with input from recent practice analysis surveys of RN’s and expert
opinions of the boards of nursing/regulatory bodies.
NCLEX-RN
How often is the survey completed for the NCLEX material?
Every 3 years
What percent of the NCLEX is Traditional Format?
76%
Stand alone questions involving one of the client needs categories
Traditional Format
Case study materials with six questions tied to each case.
Designed to measure clinical judgment
Next-Gen Format
What percent of the NCLEX is Next-Gen format?
24%
What are the 8 client need categories?
1) management of care
2) safety and infection control
3) health promotion and maintenance
4)psychosocial integrity
5) basic care and comfort
6) pharmacological and parenteral care
7) reduction of risk potential (complications)
8) physiological adaptations
What are the 3 biggest client need categories?
1) Management of Care
2) Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
3) Physiological Adaptations
