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Prepared For: Texas Board of Nursing
Name: Sharmila Acharya Date of Birth: February 8, 1992
CGFNS ID Number: 7541806 Social Security Number: No
Other Name(s): --- Purpose of Report: RN Licensure -
Endorsement
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Professional Education and License Summary
Nursing Program:
• This applicant completed a four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (2010 - 2014) at K.R.
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COLLEGE OF NURSING in India. The institution is authorized by the Indian Nursing Council to award the
baccalaureate's degree. The language of instruction is English with English textbooks.
Nursing Program Comparability:
• Comparable to the completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the United States.
License Status:
• Nepal 32619 - Nepal Nursing Council: The applicant's date of initial license was August 9, 2015. The
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applicant's license has never been subjected to any disciplinary action. The license is valid until August 8,
2027. This information was current as of September 11, 2023.
License Comparability:
• Nepal 32619- Nepal Nursing Council: Comparable to the registration of a first-level nurse (RN) in the United
States.
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Applicant: Sharmila Acharya ¦ CGFNS ID #: 7541806 ¦ Order #: 3607249
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Credential Analysis: Secondary Education
Credential: Proficiency Certificate in Science
City: N/A
Country: Nepal
Awarded by: Tribhuvan University, Office of the Controller of Examinations
Government Approved: Yes - 2010
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Eligibility Requirements: Successful completion of ten years of primary and secondary education and passing scores
on the School Leaving Certificate examination.
Length of Study: Two years
Completion Date:
U.S. Comparability:
Credential Details:
Comments:
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April 2010
Comparable to the completion of secondary school in the United States.
This review of secondary school education is for the purpose of determining that the nursing
education occurred at the post-secondary level.
A minimum of 355 marks out of a possible 1050 marks is required for a pass. The applicant
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passed the Proficiency Certificate Examination, in the Second Division, with a total of 497
marks.
Credential Analysis: Nursing Program
Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
City: BENGALURU
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Country: India
Awarded by: K.R. COLLEGE OF NURSING
Government Yes
Approved during
Course of Study:
Eligibility Requirements: Successfully complete twelve years of primary and secondary school education and pass
the examination for the Intermediate Certificate, All India Senior School Certificate, Higher
Secondary Certificate, Pre-Degree Certificate, or Pre-University Certificate.
Length of Study: Four years
Applicant: Sharmila Acharya ¦ CGFNS ID #: 7541806 ¦ Order #: 3607249
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Completion Date: October 2014
U.S. Comparability: Comparable to the completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the United
States.
Concurrency: Clinical hours were completed within 6 months of theoretical instruction.
Comments: None
Credential Analysis: License
Credential: Registration as a Nurse
Country of Origin:
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Nepal
Awarded by: Nepal Nursing Council
Eligibility Requirements: Successful completion of a first-level nursing (RN) program at a government-
approved school of nursing.
Scope of Practice:
Gives Access To:
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Utilize a sound knowledge base in giving care to well and sick individuals, families,
and communities; perform preventive and therapeutic measures directed toward the
promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health; utilize leadership skills in planning,
directing, and evaluating care given by healthcare workers; teach and supervise
individuals, families, and groups, which include healthcare workers; collaborate with
multi-sectoral groups in the development of a healthy environment, which includes
safe drinking water, sanitation, and other basic needs for the community.
Employment as a nurse in Nepal.
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U.S. Comparability: Comparable to the registration of a first-level nurse (RN) in the United States.
License / Diploma / 32619
Registration Number:
License Status: The applicant's date of initial license was August 9, 2015. The applicant's license has
never been subjected to any disciplinary action. The license is valid until August 8, 2027.
This information was current as of September 11, 2023.
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Comments: The applicant indicated on her application to CGFNS dated October 11, 2020, that she
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was never licensed in India as a Registered Nurse because she is not a citizen of the
country and therefore not eligible to take the Licensure Exam.
Curriculum
• The hours below represent a breakdown of the coursework that the applicant completed at K.R. COLLEGE OF NURSING (2010 -
2014).
Nursing Domains Theory Hours Attained Clinical Hours Attained*
Adult – Medical Nursing 100 490
Applicant: Sharmila Acharya ¦ CGFNS ID #: 7541806 ¦ Order #: 3607249
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Nursing Domains Theory Hours Attained Clinical Hours Attained*
Adult – Surgical Nursing 174 500
Maternal/Infant (excluding gynecology) 60 300
Nursing Care of Children 87** 270
Psychiatric/Mental Health (excluding neurology) 86** 270
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Subject Areas Theory Hours Attained Clinical Hours Attained*
Community Health Concepts 100 135
120
Ethical Considerations
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Anatomy and Physiology (including Body Structure and Function)
Geriatric Nursing (Gerontology)
Health Counseling
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Human Growth and Development Throughout the Lifespan
Interpersonal Relationships 15
Leadership in Nursing 15
Legal Aspects in Nursing 30
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Personal and Family Health Concepts
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Physical Assessment 20
Nutrition 50
Pharmacology and Administration of Medications 60
Professional Roles & Functions 15
* Does not include classroom education, laboratory, simulation and planned clinical conferences (ward teaching) hours.
Breakdown Comments
Applicant: Sharmila Acharya ¦ CGFNS ID #: 7541806 ¦ Order #: 3607249
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• ** Hours taken from the official transcript.
The applicant completed 30 hours of clinical instruction in Geriatric Nursing (Gerontology).
Evidence Comments
• None
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Guidelines for Interpreting Report:
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assessment and decision-making of a State Board, employer, or any other designated recipient.
Evaluator Name: Alyssa Kudzma Date of Report: September 25, 2023
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