Educational Preparation, Licensure &
Certification Requirement, & Professional
Organizations
“The rigor of the nursing major should be
understood and appreciated by the nursing
student (Stabler-Haas, p. 17, 2012)
Chapter 8
Shea Walker MSN, RN
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Educational Preparation, Licensure & Certification, and Professional Organizations, Exams of Clinical Medicine
An overview of the nursing education process, including the rigorous requirements for becoming a successful nursing student and registered nurse. It covers topics such as the nursing curriculum, clinical experiences, preparing for the nclex exam, and advancing one's nursing career through further education and specialization. The document emphasizes the importance of developing critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional identity throughout the nursing education journey. It also highlights the role of professional organizations in supporting lifelong learning and career success for nurses. The information presented in this document can be valuable for both aspiring and current nursing students, as well as those interested in exploring nursing as a career path.
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Educational Preparation, Licensure &
Certification Requirement, & Professional
Organizations
“The rigor of the nursing major should be understood and appreciated by the nursing student (Stabler-Haas, p. 17, 2012) Chapter 8 Shea Walker MSN, RN
Objectives
- (^) In this chapter, students will learn:
- (^) Nursing education is a rigorous and rewarding journey of professional and personal growth
- (^) Requirements for licensure and certification to ensure public safety
- (^) Professional organizations that support lifelong learning and career success
The National League for Nurses (NLN) Establishes that Nurses should:
- (^) Provide safe, culturally sensitive care that is built on healthy relationships with patients, families and communities
- (^) Practice within a professional scope that is legal, ethical, and adheres to current standards of practice
- (^) Continually learn and grow professionally to remain current in evidence-based practice
- (^) Advocate for quality healthcare that is accessible for all persons
- (^) (NLN, 2010, p.7)
Tanner's
Clinical
Judgmen
t Model
Noticing
Interpreting
Responding
Reflecting
National League for Nursing
- (^) Recommends ALL nursing graduates meet certain competencies and values. - (^) Caring, diversity, ethics, excellence, holism, integrity, and patient- centeredness - (^) Knowledge/science, personal/professional development, quality/safety, context/environment, relationship-centered care, and teamwork - (^) Human flourishing, nursing judgement, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry (NLN, 2010)
Becoming a Successful Nurse Becoming a successful student nurse, Becoming a successful registered nurse Advancing education and career opportunities.
Becoming a Successful Nursing Student- During Nursing School
- (^) Be accountable for learning
- (^) Engage in reflection,
- (^) Build relationships,
- Develop habitual self-care practices.
- (^) Establish clear boundaries with family
- (^) Adjust work, social, leisure, and study time as needed- no more than 20 hours work per week if possible
- (^) Prepare for exams by learning to "apply" knowledge, not just memorization
- (^) (Godfrey & Young, 2021)
- (Stabler-Haas, 2012)
Preparing for Nursing Exams
- (^) Learn the information provided in class
- (^) Prepare to apply the knowledge not just memorize the facts
- (^) Join a study group
- (^) Be prepared to prioritize the next steps
- (^) Meet the faculty goal of:
- (^) Prepare graduates who can think critically, make sound clinical judgments, and integrate best evidence into practice (NLN, 2010, p.67).
Clinical Experience Requireme nts
- (^) Flexibility
- (^) Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- (^) Physical and psychosocial stamina
- (^) Emotional intelligence
Video Resources for Being a Successful Nursing Student
- (^) Nurse Awesome - What I Wish Someone Told Me About the First Month of School - (^) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9HXv568jN
- (^) Nurse Awesome - 1st Semester Habits That Will Help You Be Awesome! - (^) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L10MfLNpQ5Y
Deciding on a Job Location or Specialty
- (^) Talk with nurse recruiters from several facilities.
- (^) Attend job fairs and career days.
- Read job postings in professional publications, bulletin boards, and the internet.
- (^) Attend networking events and professional meetings.
- (^) Tell preceptors, friends, and family about your career plans.
- (^) Investigate nurse residency programs to assist in integration into the healthcare field
Different Types of Nurses
- (^) Registered Nurse
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- (^) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- (^) Doctoral Degree in Nursing
- (^) PhD
- DNP
- (^) EdD
- (^) Degree requirements may vary and even include a need to take a graduate exam such as the GRE
- (^) (AACN, 2022)
- (^) (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2006)
Licensure and Certification
- (^) Graduate from an accredited nursing program
- (^) Sit for the National Licensure Exam (NCLEX)
- (^) Exam is the same nationally regardless of what state it is taken
- (^) Must be licensed in the state in which you intend to practice
Regulation of the Registered Nurse
- (^) Regulated by the State Nurse Practice Act and Board of Nursing
- (^) Follow policy and procedures of hospital facility