The main difference between a nursing certification and practical nursing licensure in an area of practice is that nursing licensure is:
A. Renewed every 2 years and a nursing certification is renewed every 5 years.
B. Is legally mandated by the American Nurses Association and a nursing certification are not
C. Ensures competency and a nursing certification validates years of experience.
D. Mandated by the states and a nursing certification is not.
Answer:D
The main difference between a nursing certification and practical nursing licensure in an area of practice is that nursing licensure is:
A. Renewed every 2 years and a nursing certification is renewed every 5 years. B. Is legally mandated by the American Nurses Association and a nursing certification are not C. Ensures competency and a nursing certification validates years of experience. D. Mandated by the states and a nursing certification is not.