why do nurses need to be licensed?

After 10 times, it's more than likely that they just stumbled onto enough questions they could answer correctly.

NCLEX doesn't show that someone has the skills to be a nurse. It tests the minimum knowledge to be competent as an entry-level nurse.

Reminds me of this- What is Infinite Monkey Theorem? - Definition from WhatIs.com

Of course, my post will probably be taken out of context, and I'll be accused of calling repeat test takers monkeys!

I hate that my name keeps getting attached to that quote!

Your name got added on when I quoted it but I noticed in time and deleted it. It's odd.

Reminds me of this- What is Infinite Monkey Theorem? - Definition from WhatIs.com

Of course, my post will probably be taken out of context, and I'll be accused of calling repeat test takers monkeys!

Monkey Theorem....12 Monkeys........Brad Pitt .......

Eureka! The answer is to have Brad Pitt take the NCLEX for you

Monkey Theorem....12 Monkeys........Brad Pitt .......

Eureka! The answer is to have Brad Pitt take the NCLEX for you

Ok, you win the internet today

Personally I dont want to be looked after by a nurse thats taken 7 times to pass their registration exam. Because if their program of study didn't equip them well enough to pass their registration exam how can I have any confidence that it taught them the minimum basic skills to be a competent nurse. Its not about superiority, its about keeping our patients safe

But how to you know how many times your nurse had to take the test to pass? It's not like they're going to advertise or brag about it to patients. "My name is Nurse Susie and I will be your nurse today. Oh, BTW, It took me 20 tries to pass the NCLEX but that doesn't mean I am not as qualified as Nurse Donna who passed on her first try."

But how to you know how many times your nurse had to take the test to pass? It's not like they're going to advertise or brag about it to patients. "My name is Nurse Susie and I will be your nurse today. Oh, BTW, It took me 20 tries to pass the NCLEX but that doesn't mean I am not as qualified as Nurse Donna who passed on her first try."

I find it highly unlikely that Susie would be able to do the actual job of nursing, and most likely that she wouldn't be anyone's nurse for very long.

You mean I need a license? I have some explaining to do to my Nurse Manager. I only kid.

Sooooo....you're not Kat Von D? Well, that tattoo you gave me.....yea....I finally figured out after about 5 showers that it was a lick'em and stick'em tattoo! You can't fool me.

;-)

Huh, wonder why that happens? The quote in question is from the OP, not you. I went back to it and checked to be sure.

This has happened before to others if they are using their phone to access Allnurses. The quotes get all screwy.

But how to you know how many times your nurse had to take the test to pass? It's not like they're going to advertise or brag about it to patients. "My name is Nurse Susie and I will be your nurse today. Oh, BTW, It took me 20 tries to pass the NCLEX but that doesn't mean I am not as qualified as Nurse Donna who passed on her first try."

Thank you! This was basically the point I was trying to get across but I didn't know how to word it.

But how to you know how many times your nurse had to take the test to pass? It's not like they're going to advertise or brag about it to patients. "My name is Nurse Susie and I will be your nurse today. Oh, BTW, It took me 20 tries to pass the NCLEX but that doesn't mean I am not as qualified as Nurse Donna who passed on her first try."

If I were the pt and read the badges, I'd be asking for Nurse Susie to be my nurse. Sorry Nurse Donna, no thanks.

OP - what's your preference for care for your kids or parents or yourself? Just curious.

Wouldn't it be something interesting that in addition to having our names on our ID badges, there could be a way to identify how many time a nurse tested before passing licensure testing?

If I were the pt and read the badges, I'd be asking for Nurse Susie to be my nurse. Sorry Nurse Donna, no thanks.

OP - what's your preference for care for your kids or parents or yourself? Just curious.

Honestly to me (and I know I'll get criticised) but it doesn't matter, as long as I know whoever is taking care of me passed, it doesn't matter HOW many times it took them to pass. Point is they got there and finally proved themselves competant enough. The pace is different for everyone.

Honestly to me (and I know I'll get criticised) but it doesn't matter, as long as I know whoever is taking care of me passed, it doesn't matter HOW many times it took them to pass. Point is they got there and finally proved themselves competant enough. The pace is different for everyone.

Not criticized. Just pitied.