NURSING GOVERNING BODIES QUESTIONS
AND RIGHT ANSWERS 2024 - 2025
California Nurse Practice Act ANS -define legal standards of practice in California
American Nursing Association (ANA) ANS -defines nursing as the diagnosis and treatment of human
responses to actual and potential health problems. sets national STANDARDS OF CARE for nursing
practices. Represents nurses interests at national and state levels, helps develop legislation and
monitors allocation of resources
Advocates for nursing
National League of nurses (NLN) ANS -Establishes national standards for nursing education (schools)
National Council of State Boards - NCSB ANS -Board of directors evaluates the national passing standard
for the NCLEX-RN Examination every three years to protect the public by ensuring minimal competence
for entry-level RNs.
Board of Registered Nursing - BRN ANS -Provides leadership to protect the public from unsafe nurses
and nursing care; state licensure board ; accreditation of nursing education in CA
ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) ANS -National accreditation standards for
nursing education
Nursing independent functions ANS -Development of nursing care plans
Patient education
Health promotion and prevention
General hygiene
Skin assessment and care
Safety measures & comfort measures
Delegation and prioritization
Dependent Nursing Actions ANS -Need doctors order
AND RIGHT ANSWERS 2024 - 2025
California Nurse Practice Act ANS -define legal standards of practice in California
American Nursing Association (ANA) ANS -defines nursing as the diagnosis and treatment of human
responses to actual and potential health problems. sets national STANDARDS OF CARE for nursing
practices. Represents nurses interests at national and state levels, helps develop legislation and
monitors allocation of resources
Advocates for nursing
National League of nurses (NLN) ANS -Establishes national standards for nursing education (schools)
National Council of State Boards - NCSB ANS -Board of directors evaluates the national passing standard
for the NCLEX-RN Examination every three years to protect the public by ensuring minimal competence
for entry-level RNs.
Board of Registered Nursing - BRN ANS -Provides leadership to protect the public from unsafe nurses
and nursing care; state licensure board ; accreditation of nursing education in CA
ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) ANS -National accreditation standards for
nursing education
Nursing independent functions ANS -Development of nursing care plans
Patient education
Health promotion and prevention
General hygiene
Skin assessment and care
Safety measures & comfort measures
Delegation and prioritization
Dependent Nursing Actions ANS -Need doctors order
