A student nurse signs the nurses' notes in the patient's record as, Mary Smith, RN (pending graduation 2015). According to the International Council of Nurses, which individual can use the title "nurse"?

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Correct:According to the International Council of Nurses,the title "nurse" is reserved for the registered nurse.Only an individual who has passed the NCLEX-RN can use the title.
Incorrect:a.A student nurse should not use the title "nurse," rather should indicate that he or she is a student nurse and sign accordingly.
b.Until an individual is notified that he/she has passed the NCLEX-RN,the title "nurse" is not used.
c.The nursing assistant who accepts the "role" of the registered nurse may not use the title and is practicing outside the bounds of the role of certified UAP.

A Student Nurse Signs the Nurses' Notes in the Patient's