Nurse practice act - correct answer ✔✔each state writes their own
define scope of practice in each state
will vary from state to state
must know in the state you are working what you can and cannot do
basically governs nursing in your state
Two settings: - correct answer ✔✔with at least minimal supervision in a stable situation
with direct supervision in a complex nursing situation
SBoN - Members - correct answer ✔✔appointed by governor of state
include RNs, LPNs, lay people, educators from all types of programs and advance practice individuals
SD = 11 members
SBoN areas of authority - correct answer ✔✔administrative functions
licensing nurses
taking disciplinary measures against nurses who fail to follow the NPA
regulating the practice of nursing as well as nursing education
administrative functions - correct answer ✔✔enacts rules that define the minimal standards of practice
enact rules that define curriculum for all nursing programs
writes the nurse practice act
licensing functions - correct answer ✔✔to practice nursing, one must be granted a license
licensure is considered a protection for the public
, licensing permits you to render nursing services to the public
additional functions - correct answer ✔✔board has the power to deny, suspend, or revoke a license or
accreditation of a program
suspending and revoking is a process the BON uses to protect the public
reasons for loss of licensure - correct answer ✔✔failure to maintain or develop current knowledge
drug abuse
patient abuse
unsafe practice
medication errors
patient injury
2 parts to be eligible for licensure - correct answer ✔✔must graduate from accredited school or nursing
must successfully pass a standardized national exam
how to protect yourself - correct answer ✔✔make accurate assessments
communicate effectively
eliminate hazards
document completely and accurately
always complete procedures as taught
constitutional law - correct answer ✔✔U.S. bill of rights
statutory laws - correct answer ✔✔laws passed by federal, state, and local governments
case or judicial laws - correct answer ✔✔court law
criminal laws - correct answer ✔✔laws that protect the public
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