Graduate nurse

Graduate Nurse (GN)

Nursing school graduates displaying their pins
Occupation
Names Graduate Nurse
Occupation type
 Healthcare professional
Activity sectors
 Health care
Description
Competencies The application of principles of Nursing practice to the well-being of patients/clients
Education required

a graduate of a Nursing Education diploma program, an Associates Degree in nursing or a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing

Qualifications in terms of statutory regulations according to national, state, or provincial legislation in each country

The Graduate nurse is a nurse who has completed his or her academic studies but has not been licensed to practice to practice nursing. A Graduate nurse has not yet passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a Registered Nurse (RN).[1][2]

In the US, the Graduate nurse can practice nursing under a Registered nurse. To practice as a Graduate nurse, he or she must have been authorized by the examination provider to sit for the licensured examination and have been provided documentation for their eligibility to take the examination. Those who have been recognized and approved by the State board of Nursing may use the "G.N." status as part of their identification.[3][4] In Canada and Texas, a student who has successfully completed his or her nursing education can obtain a distinct licensure as a Graduate Nurse (GN). This designation remains until the GN successfully passes the RN examinination.[5][6]

See also

The Wikibook Careers has a page on the topic of: Nursing

National Council of State Boards of Nursing National Organization that publishes standards for the licensing of Nurses.

References

  1. ↑ "Graduate nurse - definition of graduate nurse". by The Free Dictionary. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  2. ↑ "Graduate Nurse Medical Definition". Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  3. ↑ "Graduate Nurse - Licensing, Renewals & Information". Florida Board of Nursing. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  4. ↑ "Nursing Grads Defined". Maryland Board of Nursing. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  5. ↑ "Initial Graduate Nurse (GN) Licence - RN". Saskatchewan Registered Nursing Association. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  6. ↑ "Practice Guidelines". Texas State Board of Nursing. Retrieved 2016-09-26.


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