Health care Nursing

1. RN Credentialing-
Licensure,
Registration, and
Certification
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2. Introduction
 RN licensing, registration, and
certification is an issue that everyone
studying nursing should be aware of.
 There are certain issues that affect
nurses and beings aware of them will
give you an advantage.
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3. Topics of Discussion
 How to apply for licensing
examination.
 Roles of National Council of State
Boards in RN licensing.
 Current trends in and issues in
licensing and certification.
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4. How to Apply for Licensure
First step after graduation from an accredited
program is to apply for licensure examination.
 Within 30 days of the date your application has
been validated in Tallahassee, you will be sent a)
eligibility letter to take the examination, or b) a t
temporary work permit pending final endorsement,
or c) a letter requesting additional information.
 Registered Nurse (RN) must meet the educational
and licensure requirements which vary from state
to state.
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5. •If you have never taken or passed a nursing licensure
examination, with a score and educational preparation
acceptable to the Florida Board of Nursing. In order to
qualify for the examination, you must be a graduate of
a general nursing program for the Preparation of
professional nurses to qualify for the Registered Nurse
Examination.
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6. REQUIREMENTS FOR
INITIAL LICENSURE
- All applicants for initial licensure must submit
proof of completion of:
•a three (3) hour HIV/AIDS course
• a one (1) hour Domestic Violence course prior to
licensure.
• Both courses must be from a Florida-Approved
Continuing Education Provider.
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7. •Applicants for initial licensure, upon submission of an
affidavit showing good cause, shall be allowed six
months from the date of licensure to complete this
requirement and will be expected to submit proof of
completion, if audited. Good cause includes applicants
who have been residing outside of Florida or have
been on active military duty.
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8. •Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
(ARNP) CERTIFICATION – Chapter 464, FS.
Nurse Practice Act, provides for mandatory
certification of Advanced Registered Nurse
Practitioners (ARNP). You may not function at an
advanced or specialized level of nursing until you
receive certification as an ARNP by the Florida Board
of Nursing. A current Registered Nurse license is
required prior to certification. Applications for RN
licensure may be made prior to, or in conjunction with,
the application for ARNP certification. Chapter 464,
FS provides for certification of three (3) categories of
ARNP’s. These are certified registered nurse
anesthetist, certified nurse midwife, and nurse
practitioner.
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9. National Council of State Boards
 The National Council of State Boards and the
state Boards of Nursing play an important role
of setting standards for nursing .
 First by, developing the NCLEX-RN® and
NCLEX-PN® examinations.
 Secondly by, performing policy analysis and
promoting uniformity in relationship to the
regulation of nursing practice.
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10. National Council of State Boards
 Thirdly by, disseminating data related to the
licensure of nurses and conducting research
pertinent to the National Council's purpose.
 Finally by, serving as a forum for information
exchange for National Council members
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11. “The mission of the National
Council of State Boards of
Nursing is to lead in nursing
regulation by assisting Member
Boards, collectively and
individually, to promote safe and
effective nursing practice in the
interest of protecting public
health and welfare.” (Revised
August 1997)
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12.  The purpose of the National Council is to
provide an organization through which
boards of nursing act and counsel
together on matters of common interest
and concern affecting the public health,
safety and welfare, including the
development of licensing examinations in
nursing..
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13. Currents Trends and Issues
 As a result of American Nursing Credential
Center (ANCC) open Door 2000 program, the
Commission on Certification has approved the
implementation of two major levels of
credentialing….Certified (RN,C) and Board
Certified (RN,BC).
 Certification is based on education and
recognition of knowledge, skills, and abilities or
competence, developed through experience in a
specialty area of practice.
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14. Levels of Certification
 Board level certification is awarded by
Certification for Baccalaureate Nursing
Practice and the Board Certification for
Advanced Certification.
 Certification is awarded by the committee
on Certification for Diploma and Associate
Degree Nursing Practice and the
Committee for Modular Certification.
 Both Boards and the two Committees are
separate entities within the ANCC structure.
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15. New Credentials
 RN with either an  Any RN with a Bachelors
Associates or Diploma in or Higher
Gerontology, Medical- RN,C
Surgical, Pediatric, • RN with a Bachelors or
Perinatal, and Psychiatric Higher with specialty and
and Mental Health Informatics Nurse Exams
Nurses exams are eligible is eligible for the New
for the New Credential of Credential of
RN,C RN,BC
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16. In Summary
 We have know learned the steps to licensure and who is
eligible to apply for licensure.
 We now know the role of the National Council of State
Boards making the NCLEX, performing policy analysis and
promoting uniformity in relationship to the regulation of
nursing practice, and. serving as a forum for
information exchange for National Council
members
 The New Trends regarding Nursing Credentialing the
RN,BC and RN,C.
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17. References
http.www.ncsbn.org/
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