Buppert, Chapter 1, 2, 3,4(Completely solved)
Georgia's definition of NP correct answers"Advanced nursing practice" means practice by a
registered professional nurse who meets those educational, practice, certification requirements,
or any combination of such requirements, as specified by the board and includes certified nurse
midwives, nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists in
psychiatric/ mental health, and others recognized by the board. Citation: GA. CODE ANN. § 43-
26-3( 1). a. A nurse practitioner is a registered professional nurse who is recognized by the Board
to engage in advanced practice registered nursing. b. The nurse practitioner practices in a manner
consistent with Chapter 410-13 of the Georgia Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations.
Called an APRN or NP
What entity has the most power over professional practice authority for NP's? correct
answersState law- but federal law does have some policies/procedures, as well as federal
agencies and private practice
How is scope of practice defined state by state for NP's? correct answersMay be left up to the
state legislature or the board of nursing
What is the most secure definition of scope of practice for the NP? correct answersWhen the
scope of practice is defined by statute
Sermchief v. Gonzales (Missouri) correct answersExample of a court case where the law for
scope of practice was not clearly defined and NP's were taken to court. The lower court found
that the NP's were practicing medicine without a license, but supreme court changed the decision
NP practice elements in GA correct answersdiagnose
treat
prescribe
CANNOT ADMIT OR REFER OR TEACH OR REPAIR LACERATION (exhibit 2-1 pg. 44
Buppert)
NP scope of practice in Georgia correct answersprovides advanced practice nursing care/medical
services specific to NP specialty with emphasis on health promotion & disease prevention as
well as diagnosis and mngmt of acute and chronic disease; collaborates as necessarylimited area
of affected arearegul
Who is the regulating body for statutes? correct answersstate legislature
NP state regulations correct answersRequirements for licensure
Scope of practice
Prescriptive authority
Requirement of collaboration or supervision
Basis for license suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal Reimbursement issues
Standards of practice
Georgia's definition of NP correct answers"Advanced nursing practice" means practice by a
registered professional nurse who meets those educational, practice, certification requirements,
or any combination of such requirements, as specified by the board and includes certified nurse
midwives, nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists in
psychiatric/ mental health, and others recognized by the board. Citation: GA. CODE ANN. § 43-
26-3( 1). a. A nurse practitioner is a registered professional nurse who is recognized by the Board
to engage in advanced practice registered nursing. b. The nurse practitioner practices in a manner
consistent with Chapter 410-13 of the Georgia Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations.
Called an APRN or NP
What entity has the most power over professional practice authority for NP's? correct
answersState law- but federal law does have some policies/procedures, as well as federal
agencies and private practice
How is scope of practice defined state by state for NP's? correct answersMay be left up to the
state legislature or the board of nursing
What is the most secure definition of scope of practice for the NP? correct answersWhen the
scope of practice is defined by statute
Sermchief v. Gonzales (Missouri) correct answersExample of a court case where the law for
scope of practice was not clearly defined and NP's were taken to court. The lower court found
that the NP's were practicing medicine without a license, but supreme court changed the decision
NP practice elements in GA correct answersdiagnose
treat
prescribe
CANNOT ADMIT OR REFER OR TEACH OR REPAIR LACERATION (exhibit 2-1 pg. 44
Buppert)
NP scope of practice in Georgia correct answersprovides advanced practice nursing care/medical
services specific to NP specialty with emphasis on health promotion & disease prevention as
well as diagnosis and mngmt of acute and chronic disease; collaborates as necessarylimited area
of affected arearegul
Who is the regulating body for statutes? correct answersstate legislature
NP state regulations correct answersRequirements for licensure
Scope of practice
Prescriptive authority
Requirement of collaboration or supervision
Basis for license suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal Reimbursement issues
Standards of practice
