A Student Nurse Who Is Preparing to Graduate and Take

A student nurse who is preparing to graduate and take the licensure examination asks,"What is compulsory licensure?" What is the appropriate response of the nursing advisor?

A) All candidates wishing to take the licensure examination must pass a drug screen.
B) Candidates must not have a felony conviction.
C) To practice as an RN,the nurse must be licensed as a registered nurse (RN) .
D) An impaired nurse must sign a legal document to acknowledge limitations on his or her practice.