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NCLEX

NCLEX. Transition from student to employee. Where to start. Request for transcript (complete & turn in today) Applications: Iowa Licensure by Examination (IBON) Finger print cards (2)- criminal background form Application form (front and back) fee NCLEX examination (Candidate Bulletin)

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NCLEX

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  1. NCLEX Transition from student to employee

  2. Where to start • Request for transcript (complete & turn in today) • Applications: • Iowa Licensure by Examination (IBON) • Finger print cards (2)- criminal background form • Application form (front and back) • fee • NCLEX examination (Candidate Bulletin) • Correct code for DMACC NOT ADN! • Register by mail or web site • fees

  3. Authorization to test • Self schedule- must do within 91 days of receipt of Authorization to Test ! • Special testing circumstances- contact IBON ASAP.

  4. What next! • Can I work before I know if I passed? • May begin classroom orientation. • There is no rule prohibiting orientation to patient care areas by observing a licensed nurse. • Verification- did you pass? • Pass/fail- not by phone NCLEX • Will be notified by mail • IBON does 1st or 2nd Wed. following test date • verifies Iowa licensure by phone-281-3255

  5. Nurse licensure compact information • Effective July 1st, 2000 • Apply for license in your primary state of residence- where you hold drivers license, vote, pay taxes. • Nurse is responsible for complying with the nsg. Practice laws & regulations of the state where patient located.

  6. NCLEX Review • www.ncsbn.org- Test plan and review course • DMACC applications • PN compass • NCLEX PN review on DMACC server • Evolve Case studies • 2 primary skills • Command over body of knowledge • Critical thinking • Good review book • Review course • PREPARE…PREPARE…PREPARE see handout!

  7. Health Promotion & Maintenance, Growth and Development Through the lifespan 4 – 10% Prevention and Early Detection of Disease 4 – 10% NCLEX • Psychometrics – pass rate – minimum 75 questions • Client Needs Categories • Safe & Effective Care Environment • Coordinated care 6 – 12% • Safety & infection control 7 – 13%

  8. Psychosocial Integrity Coping and Adaptation 6 – 12% Psychosocial Adaptation – 4 – 10% • Physiological Integrity • Basic care & comfort 10 – 16% • Pharmacological Therapies 5 – 11% • Reduction of Risk Potential 11 – 17% • Physiological adaptation 13 – 19%

  9. Job Placement Information • www.dmacc.edu/student_services/job_placement.asp • Please complete graduate f/u survey form • Sample resumes/cover letters online • http://www.aftercollege.com/content/career_resources/ • OK at ask at interview when the decision will be made • Write thank you for interview within 1 week • Call back on date stated in the interview

  10. Now you are an LPN • Mandatory Reporter-complete education every 5 years • License Renewal- done via computer- notified via newsletter • Supervising in LTC- must work 6 months and take LPN supervising course • IV course- 2080 hrs practice as LPN • Complete approved course

  11. Scope of practice • www.state.ia.us/nursing

  12. Continuing education • 36 hours/ 3.6 CEU’s in a 3 year period • Save all CEU information/education materials • Must notify IBON with any change of address or name change! • Notify of criminal conviction in 30 days.

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