Question

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)*

1) Grants nursing licensure.
2) Constructs the licensure examination.
3) Assigns disciplinary action when the nurse acts in a manner that results in harm to a patient.
4) Members are appointed.
5) Conducts certification examinations for advanced practice nurses.

Answer 1

The board of nursing grants nursing licensure, constructs the licensure examination, and assigns disciplinary action when necessary.

Step-by-step explanation:

The board of nursing has several duties:

1. Grants nursing licensure
2. Constructs the licensure examination
3. Assigns disciplinary action when the nurse acts in a manner that results in harm to a patient
4. Members are appointed

The board of nursing does not conduct certification examinations for advanced practice nurses.