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A nurse who is licensed in Georgia and moves to Oregon:

  • A. must check Oregon's nurse practice act related to licensure for endorsement.
  • B. will automatically be grandfathered in as a licensed registered nurse.
  • C. may request certification in Oregon rather than licensure, so as not to have to retake the NCLEX-RN®.
  • D. should contact the American Nurses Credentialing Center to determine whether he or she is eligible to practice in an another state.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because when a nurse moves to a new state, they must check the new state's nurse practice act related to licensure for endorsement. This is important to ensure the nurse meets all requirements and regulations for practicing in the new state. Option B is incorrect as licensure is not automatically transferred. Option C is incorrect as certification is different from licensure, and the NCLEX-RN® is typically required for licensure. Option D is incorrect as the American Nurses Credentialing Center is not responsible for determining state licensure eligibility. Checking the new state's nurse practice act is the standard procedure for obtaining licensure endorsement.