Management of CareQuestion 1836 of 2368
Which statement describes a temporary permit from a State Board of Nursing?
- It allows practice of practical nursing under direct RN supervision until the RN license is granted
- It allows independent RN practice in any state until the license is granted by the board
- It allows prescribing of medications under physician supervision until the license is granted
- It is valid for one year regardless of the results of the licensure examination
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Correct answer: It allows prescribing of medications under physician supervision until the license is granted
A temporary permit is usually valid for three months or until the holder gets failing exam results, whichever is shorter.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Preparation for the Rn Role: Temporary Permit. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026