A standardized means of determining initial proficiency at the entry level into nursing is:

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Correct:NCLEX is the national licensure examination that is based on the minimal level of safety required for a nurse to enter practice.
Incorrect:a.Certification in medical-surgical nursing is attained through a specialty examination for AACN certification that can be taken only by registered nurses.
c.Instructor-constructed examinations are based on instructors' knowledge and experience and are not used for entry into practice.
d.The ability of the student to answer questions related to the care provided to a patient during the senior nursing courses describes a nonstandardized means of determining initial proficiency.

A Standardized Means of Determining Initial Proficiency at the Entry