Healthcare Professional Licensure
Compare and contrast the licensure requirements for at least two healthcare professionals in your state, including continuing education requirements.
Licensure Requirements:
- Education: Completion of an accredited nursing program (typically associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing).
- Examination: Passage of the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses).
- Continuing Education (CE):
- Requirements: States typically require RNs to complete a certain number of continuing education hours to renew their license.
- Topics: CE may cover areas such as nursing ethics, patient care, pharmacology, and updates in healthcare practices.
- Frequency: Renewal periods vary by state (e.g., every 2 years), and CE requirements range from 20 to 30 hours per renewal period.
- Licensure Renewal: Renewal is required periodically, usually every 2 years, and requires documentation of completed continuing education.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Licensure Requirements:
- Education: Completion of a state-approved practical nursing program (usually a diploma or certificate).
- Examination: Passage of the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses)…
Licensure Requirements:
- Education: Completion of an accredited nursing program (typically associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing).
- Examination: Passage of the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses).
- Continuing Education (CE):
- Requirements: States typically require RNs to complete a certain number of continuing education hours to renew their license.
- Topics: CE may cover areas such as nursing ethics, patient care, pharmacology, and updates in healthcare practices.
- Frequency: Renewal periods vary by state (e.g., every 2 years), and CE requirements range from 20 to 30 hours per renewal period.
- Licensure Renewal: Renewal is required periodically, usually every 2 years, and requires documentation of completed continuing education.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Licensure Requirements:
- Education: Completion of a state-approved practical nursing program (usually a diploma or certificate).
- Examination: Passage of the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses)…
Licensure Requirements:
- Education: Completion of an accredited nursing program (typically associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing).
- Examination: Passage of the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses).Healthcare Professional Licensure
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Licensure Requirements:
- Education: Completion of a state-approved practical nursing program (usually a diploma or certificate).
- Examination: Passage of the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses)…
