NURS 6050 Patient Protection Regulations Discussion
Description
Boards of Nursing (BONs) exist in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Similar entities may also exist for different regions. The mission of BONs is the protection of the public through the regulation of nursing practice. BONs put into practice state/region regulations for nurses that, among other things, lay out the requirements for licensure and define the scope of nursing practice in that state/region.
It can be a valuable exercise to compare regulations among various state/regional boards of nursing. Doing so can help share insights that could be useful should there be future changes in a state/region. In addition, nurses may find the need to be licensed in multiple states or regions.
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.
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In the state of Texas, the Board of Nursing (BON) regulates the practice of nursing and sets the requirements for licensure. One regulation that the Texas BON has in place is the requirement for APRNs to have a collaborative agreement with a physician in order to practice. This regulation is in place to ensure that APRNs have access to physician consultation and collaboration when needed, and that patients receive the highest level of care.
In contrast, the state of California does not require APRNs to have a collaborative agreement with a physician. Instead, APRNs in California have the legal authority to practice within the full scope of their education and experience without physician oversight. This allows APRNs more autonomy in their practice and can provide more flexibility in patient care.
Another regulation that the Texas BON has in place is the requirement for APRNs to complete continuing education (CE) hours in order to renew their license. This regulation is in place to ensure that APRNs maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and competent care to patients. In California, APRNs are also required to complete CE hours as part of their licensure renewal process.
APRNs in both states must adhere to these regulations in order to practice legally and safely. For example, an APRN in Texas must have a collaborative agreement with a physician and must complete CE hours in order to renew their license. An APRN in California must also complete CE hours in order to renew their license but does not need a collaborative agreement with a physician.
APRN board of nursing regulations can vary from state to state and region to region. APRNs must be aware of and adhere to these regulations in order to practice legally and safely. The regulations that have been selected in Texas and California, APRNs have to have a collaborative agreement with a physician, and APRNs have to complete continuing education hours in order to renew their license, are just a few examples of the regulations that APRNs must comply with.
