Exam 2 NR 222 Health & Wellness UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Each state has a duty to protect those that receive
nursing care, which is one reason nurses need a license
to practice. Safe, competent nursing practice is backed
by law as written in the "Nurse Practice Act" (NPA).
All states and territories in the United States have a NPA
that establishes a board of nursing (BON). The BON has
the authority to develop rules and regulations regarding
nursing practice within the state. These rules and
regulations must be consistent with that state's NPA and
all undergo a rigorous public review process before
being adopted. Once enacted, rules and regulations
carry the full force of the law.
In this lesson, you will learn more about nurse practice
acts and how to better understand the practice of
nursing in your state.
Board of Nursing -has authority to adopt rules and regs for nursing practice in that state
-has authority to both issue and revoke a nursing license
-set standards for nursing programs
-delineate scope of practice among RNs, LPNs, and APNs
Why do nurses need a license? to protect the public
Where are specific nursing practice rules found? State nurse practice acts
What establishes and provides authority to the state State government
board of nursing?
Each state's board of nursing (BON) protects the general
public by overseeing and ensuring that nurses are
practicing safely. This mission is accomplished through
the establishment and publication of standards for safe
nursing care in the form of a state statute or code.
Each BON has the authority to legally regulate nursing in
its jurisdiction and has four major responsibilities:
evaluating licensure applications, issuing licenses,
renewing licenses, and taking disciplinary action (NCSBN,
2015). A licensed nurse is responsible for providing safe,
competent care as dictated in the licensing state's nurse
practice act (NPA).
, All nurses have a duty to understand their nurse practice
act (NPA) and keep up with ongoing changes. The
guidelines in the state NPA provide the framework for
safe, competent nursing practice.
Nurse's guide to action The state legislature enacts laws to regulate nursing and delegates authority to
the state board of nursing (BON) to enforce the nurse practice act (NPA). The
mission of the BON is to protect the public. All states and territories in the United
States have a NPA, which is a set of regulations or rules that must be considered
together. The NPA tends to be broad, so it is insufficient to provide complete
guidance for the nursing profession.
Nurse's guide to action This is why the BON enacts other regulations and rules that go along with the
NPA. These rules and regulations must be consistent with the nurse practice act
and all undergo a rigorous public review process before being adopted. Once
enacted, rules and regulations carry the full force of the law (Russell, 2017).
Though the specific details of a nurse practice act (NPA) definitions
vary from state to state, all NPAs include: authority, power, and composition of a board of nursing (BON)
educational program standards
standards and scope of nursing practice
types of titles and licenses
protection of titles
requirements for licensure
grounds for disciplinary action, other violations, and possible remedies
History of Nursing Practice Act(NPA) Before the 1900s, communities were typically small and closely connected. Basic
health needs were often met by family members and, when other services were
needed, most knew the service provider. At that time, anyone could call
themselves a nurse. However, as technology advanced and knowledge grew,
many people began to provide healthcare services. The need for regulation of
these providers was apparent (Russell, 2017).
History of Nursing Practice Act(NPA) p. 2 The regulation of nursing practice implies government intervention, but the
United States Constitution does not include provisions to regulate nursing.
Therefore, the responsibility for nursing regulations falls to the individual states. In
addition to maintaining public health and safety, nursing leaders wanted
legislation to legitimize the profession, limit the number of people calling
themselves nurses, raise the quality of nursing practice, and improve standards in
schools of nursing (Russell, 2017).
History of Nursing Practice Act(NPA) p. 3 In 1903, North Carolina was the first state to enact a nurse practice act (NPA). In
addition to protecting the title of nurse and improving the practice of nursing, the
NPA created the North Carolina Board of Nursing to issue licenses. Later that
same year, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia passed similar laws. Despite this
progress, these early acts did not define the practice of nursing; however, in 1938,
New York was the first state to define a scope of practice for nurses. By the 1970s,
all states required licensure for registered nurses (Russell, 2017).
Answers
Each state has a duty to protect those that receive
nursing care, which is one reason nurses need a license
to practice. Safe, competent nursing practice is backed
by law as written in the "Nurse Practice Act" (NPA).
All states and territories in the United States have a NPA
that establishes a board of nursing (BON). The BON has
the authority to develop rules and regulations regarding
nursing practice within the state. These rules and
regulations must be consistent with that state's NPA and
all undergo a rigorous public review process before
being adopted. Once enacted, rules and regulations
carry the full force of the law.
In this lesson, you will learn more about nurse practice
acts and how to better understand the practice of
nursing in your state.
Board of Nursing -has authority to adopt rules and regs for nursing practice in that state
-has authority to both issue and revoke a nursing license
-set standards for nursing programs
-delineate scope of practice among RNs, LPNs, and APNs
Why do nurses need a license? to protect the public
Where are specific nursing practice rules found? State nurse practice acts
What establishes and provides authority to the state State government
board of nursing?
Each state's board of nursing (BON) protects the general
public by overseeing and ensuring that nurses are
practicing safely. This mission is accomplished through
the establishment and publication of standards for safe
nursing care in the form of a state statute or code.
Each BON has the authority to legally regulate nursing in
its jurisdiction and has four major responsibilities:
evaluating licensure applications, issuing licenses,
renewing licenses, and taking disciplinary action (NCSBN,
2015). A licensed nurse is responsible for providing safe,
competent care as dictated in the licensing state's nurse
practice act (NPA).
, All nurses have a duty to understand their nurse practice
act (NPA) and keep up with ongoing changes. The
guidelines in the state NPA provide the framework for
safe, competent nursing practice.
Nurse's guide to action The state legislature enacts laws to regulate nursing and delegates authority to
the state board of nursing (BON) to enforce the nurse practice act (NPA). The
mission of the BON is to protect the public. All states and territories in the United
States have a NPA, which is a set of regulations or rules that must be considered
together. The NPA tends to be broad, so it is insufficient to provide complete
guidance for the nursing profession.
Nurse's guide to action This is why the BON enacts other regulations and rules that go along with the
NPA. These rules and regulations must be consistent with the nurse practice act
and all undergo a rigorous public review process before being adopted. Once
enacted, rules and regulations carry the full force of the law (Russell, 2017).
Though the specific details of a nurse practice act (NPA) definitions
vary from state to state, all NPAs include: authority, power, and composition of a board of nursing (BON)
educational program standards
standards and scope of nursing practice
types of titles and licenses
protection of titles
requirements for licensure
grounds for disciplinary action, other violations, and possible remedies
History of Nursing Practice Act(NPA) Before the 1900s, communities were typically small and closely connected. Basic
health needs were often met by family members and, when other services were
needed, most knew the service provider. At that time, anyone could call
themselves a nurse. However, as technology advanced and knowledge grew,
many people began to provide healthcare services. The need for regulation of
these providers was apparent (Russell, 2017).
History of Nursing Practice Act(NPA) p. 2 The regulation of nursing practice implies government intervention, but the
United States Constitution does not include provisions to regulate nursing.
Therefore, the responsibility for nursing regulations falls to the individual states. In
addition to maintaining public health and safety, nursing leaders wanted
legislation to legitimize the profession, limit the number of people calling
themselves nurses, raise the quality of nursing practice, and improve standards in
schools of nursing (Russell, 2017).
History of Nursing Practice Act(NPA) p. 3 In 1903, North Carolina was the first state to enact a nurse practice act (NPA). In
addition to protecting the title of nurse and improving the practice of nursing, the
NPA created the North Carolina Board of Nursing to issue licenses. Later that
same year, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia passed similar laws. Despite this
progress, these early acts did not define the practice of nursing; however, in 1938,
New York was the first state to define a scope of practice for nurses. By the 1970s,
all states required licensure for registered nurses (Russell, 2017).
