Answers.
what is the purpose of licensure of nurses? - Answer the protection of the public
the rules and regulations for nursing in each state are written and passed by who? - Answer a
legislator
what to associations provide a template for nurse practice acts? - Answer ANA (American
Nurses Association) and NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing)
Name two duties of the board of nursing. - Answer 1) administer the state's nurse practice act
2) grant and renew licenses and take disciplinary action when provisions of the act are violated
LSBN stands for? - Answer Louisiana State Board of Nursing
what is the regulatory board for the state of LA? - Answer Louisiana State Board of Nursing
where is the LSBN taken? - Answer Baton Rouge
IENs (Internationally Educated Nurses) make up what percentage of US registered nurses? -
Answer 8.1%
NLC stands for? - Answer Nurse License Compact
how many multistate licensure are given for nurses? - Answer ONE
When was the eNLC implemented? - Answer January 19, 2018
what is the difference between nursing licensure and nursing certification? - Answer
Licensure: establishes MIINIMAL levels of practice; granted and governed by legislation and
administered through state boards of nursing