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michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The students and faculty of a school of nursing are pleased that the school has recently been granted a renewal of its current accreditation. Accreditation of a school of nursing is based primarily on which of the following?

A) The proportion of graduates who pass the NCLEX-RN
B) The academic credentials of faculty members
C) The findings of an external review committee
D) The overall contribution of the school to the body of nursing knowledge

Question 2

After completing an associate degree in nursing and passing the NCLEX-RN examination, a nurse has been granted a license to practice. A license to practice provides the nurse with

A) formal recognition of the nurse's graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
B) legal permission to practice the nursing profession.
C) the authority to practice nursing in any state.
D) recognition of advanced learning and competence in a particular care setting.

bookworm410 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Accreditation of a school of nursing is primarily based on the findings of nursing
experts who visit the institution and appraise the education that is provided. Other factors may
be considered, such as the success of graduates, the credentials of instructors, or the research
that is conducted, but the findings of external reviewers are paramount.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
A license is a legal credential awarded by an individual state that grants permission
to that individual to practice a given profession. A license is normally specific to a particular
jurisdiction. It does not denote advanced learning in a specific setting. Graduation from a
school of nursing is required for licensure, but a license does not explicitly document this
education.