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The day finally arrived: Forest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed and Forest approaches the Gatekeeper. St. Peter says, "Well, Forest, it's certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you, though, that the place is filling up fast, and we've been administering an entrance examination for everyone.. The test is short, but you have to pass it before you can get into Heaven. Forest responds, "It sure is good to be here St. Peter, sir. But nobody ever told me about any entrance exam. I sure hope the test isn't too hard; life was a big enough test as it was." St. Peter goes on, "Yes, I know, Forest, but the test is only three questions. First: "What two days of the week begin with the letter T? Second: "How many seconds are there in a year? Third: 'What is God's first name?" Forest leaves to think the questions over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter who waves him up and says, "Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers." Forest says, "Well, the first one -- which two days in the week begin with the letter 'T?" Shucks, that one's easy. That'd be Today and Tomorrow." The Saint's eyes open wide and he exclaims, "Forest, that's not what I was thinking, but you do have a point, and I guess I didn't specify, so I'll give you credit for that answer. How about the next one?" asks St. Peter. "How many seconds in a year?" Forest says, "Well, that one's easy, too. That'd be twelve." Astounded, St. Peter says, "Twelve? Twelve!? Forest, how in Heaven's name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?" Forest says "Shucks, there's gotta be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd..." Hold it, " interrupts St. Peter. "I see where you're going with this, and I see your point, though that wasn't quite what I had in mind.....but I'll have to give you credit for that one, too. Let's go on with the third and final question. Can you tell me God's first name"? Sure" Forest replied, "its Andy." Andy?!" exclaimed an exasperated and frustrated St. Peter. Ok, I can understand how you came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in the world did you come up with the name Andy as the first name of God?" Shucks, that was the easiest one of all," Forest replied. I learnt it from the song..."ANDY WALKS WITH ME, ANDY TALKS WITH ME, ANDY TELLS ME I AM HIS OWN. . . ." St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates and said: "Run Forest, run ---"

63-7-122. Enjoining violations. (a) The board, in addition to the powers and duties expressly granted by this chapter in the matter of suspension or revocation of a license, is authorized and empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction to enjoin from practicing any person who is practicing or attempting to practice as a professional or registered nurse, as defined in 63-7-103, or as a licensed practical nurse, as defined in 63-7-108, without possessing a valid license, or to enjoin any licensee from practicing who has been found guilty of the acts enumerated in 63-7-115. (b) No injunction bond shall be required of the board. © Jurisdiction is conferred upon the circuit and chancery courts to hear and determine such causes as chancery causes and to exercise full and complete jurisdiction in such injunctive proceedings. [Acts 1976, ch. 501, 12; T.C.A., 63-759.]

63-7-120. Violations and penalties. (a) It is a Class B misdemeanor for any person, corporation or association to: (1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license or record, or aid or abet therein; (2) Practice nursing as defined by this chapter under cover of any diploma, license or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or assigned or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation; (3) Practice nursing as defined by this chapter unless duly licensed to do so under the provisions of this chapter; (4) Use in connection with the person's name any designation tending to imply that the person is a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse unless duly licensed so to practice under the provisions of this chapter; (5) Practice nursing during the time the person's license issued under the provisions of this chapter is suspended or revoked; (6) Conduct a school of nursing or a program for the training of practical nurses unless the school or program has been approved by the board; or (7) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter. (b) Legal procedure in prosecution of violations of this section shall be in accordance with general statutes. [Acts 1967, ch. 78, 29; 1976, ch. 501, 11; T.C.A., 63-757; Acts 1989, ch. 591, 112.]

63-7-112. Use of "licensed practical nurse" title. Any person who holds a license to practice as a practical nurse under this chapter shall, during the effective period of such license, be entitled to use the title "Licensed Practical Nurse" or abbreviation "L.P.N." No other person shall assume such title or use such abbreviation or any other words, letters or signs to indicate that the person using the same is a licensed practical nurse. [Acts 1967, ch. 78, 21; T.C.A., 63-749.] 63-7-108. "Practical nursing" defined. The "practice of practical nursing" means the performance for compensation of selected acts required in the nursing care of the ill, injured or infirm and/or carrying out medical orders prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist under the direction of a licensed physician, dentist or professional registered nurse. The licensed practical nurse shall have preparation in and understanding of nursing, but shall not be required to have the same degree of education and preparation as required of a registered nurse. [Acts 1967, ch. 78, 17; T.C.A., 63-745.] 63-7-103. "Practice of professional nursing" defined. (a) (1) "Practice of professional nursing" means the performance for compensation of any act requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences, and the humanities, as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. (2) "Professional nursing" includes: (A) Responsible supervision of a patient requiring skill and observation of symptoms and reactions and accurate recording of the facts; (B) Promotion, restoration and maintenance of health or prevention of illness of others; © Counseling, managing, supervising and teaching of others; (D) Administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist or nurse authorized to prescribe pursuant to 63-7-123; (E) Application of such nursing procedures as involve understanding of cause and effect; and (F) Nursing management of illness, injury or infirmity including identification of patient problems. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the practice of professional nursing does not include acts of medical diagnosis or the development of a medical plan of care and therapeutics for a patient, except to the extent such acts may be authorized by 63-1-132, 63-7-123 and 63-7-207. [Acts 1967, ch. 78, 12; 1972, ch. 523, 1; T.C.A., 63-740; Acts 1990, ch. 651, 2.]

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The NLN Pre-Admission Examination is an aptitude test required for admission to the nursing program. Verbal Ability Test: consists of word knowledge and reading comprehension sections. *Mathematics Test: measures examinees' skills in basic arithmetic calculations as well as elementary algebraic and geometric concepts. Both straight computational and word problems are included. *Science Test: evaluates knowledge of high school-level general science, chemistry, biology, and physics, with particular emphasis on those areas most applicable to the nursing curriculum.

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"We could do it so that there is no shame or blame in getting the answer "wrong" and indeed in some questions the "right" answer might be one of several "rights"." quoted by gwenith Ask yourself this; "Would I rather be here, in this forum, or on the floor where I'm employed if I'm mistaken?" Again, I would rather hear/learn from my colleague's than a medical review board/attorney.

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Thanks to all for posting but as I pointed out, this exercise wasn't to question anyones nursing knowledge or abilities. As for those that felt it condescending, say that to the nurses now in prison or lost their licenses for negligence resulting in the death of their pt. It's on the tv, newspapers, lawyer ads, periodicals, and I could go on about deaths due to a nurses negligence. More than you think from situations such as above. I posted this with all good intentions of alerting my "Fellow Professionals" to be more scrupulous. I've 30+ years as a nurse, and continue to learn each and everyday as well as realize I too can make mistakes in judgement. About this being posted in the General Nursing Thread, IMHO, I feel that it's appropriate in all forums and levels of Healthcare Education.