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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. - ANSWER
Board of Nursing - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER to protect the public
Where are specific nursing practice rules found? - ANSWER State nurse practice acts
What establishes and provides authority to the state board of nursing? - ANSWER State
government
,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). - ANSWER
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. - ANSWER
Nurse's guide to action - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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) vary from state to state, all NPAs
include: - ANSWER definitions
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) - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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).
The state's nurse practice act (NPA) can be found on the board of nursing (BON) website, as well
as found in state law or statute - ANSWER
Details and components of the Nurse Practice Act(following 6 flashcards) - ANSWER
Definitions - ANSWER Terms used in statutes must be clear for the intent of a law to be
useful. Some terms commonly used in an NPA include encumbered, reinstatement, and
reactivation. An encumbered license is one with current discipline, conditions, or restrictions.
, Reinstatement refers to reissuance of a license following a disciplinary action. Reactivation is
reissuance not related to a disciplinary action.
Authority, Power, and Composition of a Board of Nursing - ANSWER The NPA grants
regulation authority and enforcement to a BON. The membership and qualifications of the
BON, terms of office, meetings, and election of officers are specified in the NPA.
Educational Program Standards - ANSWER Most boards of nursing (BON) set standards
for prelicensure nursing educational programs and clinical learning experiences. Prelicensure
program standards include accreditation, curriculum specifics, administrator and faculty
qualifications, continuing approval, and approval of new programs.
Standards and Scope of Practice - ANSWER Nursing care is directed and evaluated by
both the nurse practice act (NPA) and board of nursing (BON) rules and regulations. The scope
and standards of nursing practice within the NPA are aligned with the nursing process, critical
thinking, and clinical decision making. The BON rules are typically more specific than the NPA.
For example, the NPA may require safe practice, but the rules will specify a plan for safe
practice.
Titles and Licensure - ANSWER The nurse practice act (NPA) specifies that the title of RN
is given to an individual intended to practice nursing. The NPA protects this title from being
used by unauthorized persons and in doing so protects the public. Additionally, each state's
NPA details the examination process for licensure, including frequency and requirements
before examination and reexamination.
Grounds for Disciplinary Action - ANSWER The majority of nurses are competent and
caring and provide a satisfactory level of care. However, when a nurse deviates from the
standard of care, a complaint may be filed with the board of nursing (BON). The BON will review
and act on all complaints.
Disciplinary action may be necessary to protect the public. In most cases, there is no statute of
limitations for violations. Disciplinary actions may include fines, referral to an alternative-to-
discipline program for practice monitoring and recovery support, public reprimand, limitations
or restrictions to practice, or separation from practice temporarily or permanently.
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. - ANSWER
Board of Nursing - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER to protect the public
Where are specific nursing practice rules found? - ANSWER State nurse practice acts
What establishes and provides authority to the state board of nursing? - ANSWER State
government
,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). - ANSWER
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. - ANSWER
Nurse's guide to action - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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) vary from state to state, all NPAs
include: - ANSWER definitions
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) - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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).
The state's nurse practice act (NPA) can be found on the board of nursing (BON) website, as well
as found in state law or statute - ANSWER
Details and components of the Nurse Practice Act(following 6 flashcards) - ANSWER
Definitions - ANSWER Terms used in statutes must be clear for the intent of a law to be
useful. Some terms commonly used in an NPA include encumbered, reinstatement, and
reactivation. An encumbered license is one with current discipline, conditions, or restrictions.
, Reinstatement refers to reissuance of a license following a disciplinary action. Reactivation is
reissuance not related to a disciplinary action.
Authority, Power, and Composition of a Board of Nursing - ANSWER The NPA grants
regulation authority and enforcement to a BON. The membership and qualifications of the
BON, terms of office, meetings, and election of officers are specified in the NPA.
Educational Program Standards - ANSWER Most boards of nursing (BON) set standards
for prelicensure nursing educational programs and clinical learning experiences. Prelicensure
program standards include accreditation, curriculum specifics, administrator and faculty
qualifications, continuing approval, and approval of new programs.
Standards and Scope of Practice - ANSWER Nursing care is directed and evaluated by
both the nurse practice act (NPA) and board of nursing (BON) rules and regulations. The scope
and standards of nursing practice within the NPA are aligned with the nursing process, critical
thinking, and clinical decision making. The BON rules are typically more specific than the NPA.
For example, the NPA may require safe practice, but the rules will specify a plan for safe
practice.
Titles and Licensure - ANSWER The nurse practice act (NPA) specifies that the title of RN
is given to an individual intended to practice nursing. The NPA protects this title from being
used by unauthorized persons and in doing so protects the public. Additionally, each state's
NPA details the examination process for licensure, including frequency and requirements
before examination and reexamination.
Grounds for Disciplinary Action - ANSWER The majority of nurses are competent and
caring and provide a satisfactory level of care. However, when a nurse deviates from the
standard of care, a complaint may be filed with the board of nursing (BON). The BON will review
and act on all complaints.
Disciplinary action may be necessary to protect the public. In most cases, there is no statute of
limitations for violations. Disciplinary actions may include fines, referral to an alternative-to-
discipline program for practice monitoring and recovery support, public reprimand, limitations
or restrictions to practice, or separation from practice temporarily or permanently.
