The nurse was originally licensed in one state and is accepting a ...

[jazziefee]

The nurse was originally licensed in one state and is accepting a job in a different state. What statement regarding the nurse's practice in the new state is accurate?
 
  1.
  Every state's Nurse Practice Act is the same so the nurse's practice will not change.
  2.
  The nurse will need to take the NCLEX-PN again in the new state.
  3.
  The nurse is responsible for understanding the Nurse Practice Act in the new state.
  4.
  The nurse will need to take a quiz regarding differences in the Nurse Practice Act in the new state.

Question 2

The actual practice of nursing requires extensive use of what type of knowledge?
 
  1.
  Knowing that
  2.
  Knowing how
  3.
  Knowing why
  4.
  Knowing when

[jesse.fleming]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
The nurse holds responsibility for reading and understanding the Nurse Practice Act in any state where the nurse accepts a job.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
The practice of nursing requires extensive knowing that knowledge, which is why the program to become a nurse requires many months of classes in order to build the foundation of nursing knowledge.