To Prepare:

• Review the Resources and reflect on the mission of state/regional boards of nursing as the protection of the public through the regulation of nursing practice.
• Consider how key regulations may impact nursing practice.
• Review key regulations for nursing practice of your state’s/region’s board of nursing and those of at least one other state/region and select at least two APRN regulations to focus on for this Discussion.

Post a comparison of at least two APRN board of nursing regulations in your state/region with those of at least one other state/region. Describe how they may differ. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain how the regulations you selected may apply to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who have legal authority to practice within the full scope of their education and experience. Provide at least one example of how APRNs may adhere to the two regulations you selected.

Answer

Advanced practice nurses are highly educated, skillful, and essential to the healthcare system. Advanced practice nurses improve access to healthcare for individuals, make care delivery more efficient, decrease medical costs, and allow patients to choose their providers. Full practice authority means that the laws permit nurse practitioners to evaluate patients and treat them accordingly by diagnosing, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests, initiating and managing treatments, and prescribing medications and controlled substances……………………….. Kindly click the purchase icon to access the full solution for $6 or WHATSAPP +254712575747