Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting

Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting

Nursing is a very highly regulated profession. There are over 100 boards of nursing and national nursing associations throughout the United States and its territories. Their existence helps regulate, inform, and promote the nursing profession. With such numbers, it can be difficult to distinguish between BONs and nursing associations, and overwhelming to consider various benefits and options offered by each.

Both boards of nursing and national nursing associations have significant impacts on the nurse practitioner profession and scope of practice. Understanding these differences helps lend credence to your expertise as a professional. In this Assignment, you will practice the application of such expertise by communicating a comparison of boards of nursing and professional nurse associations. You will also share an analysis of your state board of nursing.

To Prepare:

Assume that you are leading a staff development meeting on regulation for nursing practice at your healthcare organization or agency.
Review the NCSBN and ANA websites to prepare for your presentation.

The Assignment:

Develop a 2-page essay that addresses the following:

Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association.
Describe the geographic distribution, academic credentials, practice positions, and licensure status of members of the board for your specific region/area.
Who is on the board?
How does one become a member of the board?
Describe at least one federal regulation for healthcare.
How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare (e.g., CMS, OSHA, and EPA)?
Has there been any change to the regulation within the past 5 years? Explain.
Describe at least one state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice.
How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?
How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?
Describe at least one state regulation related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?
How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?
Differences between a Board of Nursing and a Professional Nurse Association

A board of nursing (BON) is a government agency that is responsible for regulating the practice of nursing in a particular state. BONs are typically composed of registered nurses (RNs) who are appointed by the governor or other elected officials. BONs have a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Licensure of nurses
• Enforcement of nursing practice laws
• Investigation of nursing complaints
• Discipline of nurses who violate the law
• Education of the public about nursing

A professional nurse association (PNA) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to advancing the nursing profession. PNAs provide a variety of resources and services to nurses, including:

• Continuing education
• Advocacy
• Networking
• Research
• Public awareness

The main difference between a BON and a PNA is that a BON is a government agency with the authority to regulate the practice of nursing, while a PNA is a non-profit organization that does not have any legal authority.

Geographic Distribution, Academic Credentials, Practice Positions, and Licensure Status of Members of the Board for Your Specific Region/Area

The geographic distribution, academic credentials, practice positions, and licensure status of members of the board for my specific region/area are as follows:

• Geographic distribution: The board is composed of members from all over the state.
• Academic credentials: The board members have a variety of academic credentials, including bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees.
• Practice positions: The board members work in a variety of practice settings, including hospitals, clinics, and schools.
• Licensure status: All of the board members are licensed RNs.

One Federal Regulation for Healthcare

One federal regulation for healthcare is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs). The CoPs are a set of standards that hospitals and other healthcare organizations must meet in order to be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. The CoPs cover a wide range of topics, including patient care, quality improvement, and infection control.

The CoPs have a significant impact on the delivery, cost, and access to healthcare. For example, the CoPs require hospitals to have a system in place to prevent and control infections. This has led to a decrease in the number of hospital-acquired infections, which has saved lives and money.

The CoPs have also been criticized for being too burdensome and for creating barriers to access to healthcare. For example, some hospitals have closed their emergency departments because they could not afford to comply with the CoPs.

One State Regulation Related to General Nurse Scope of Practice

One state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice is the requirement for RNs to obtain a license renewal every two years. The renewal process requires RNs to complete continuing education credits, pay a renewal fee, and submit a criminal background check.

The requirement for RNs to obtain a license renewal every two years helps to ensure that RNs are up-to-date on the latest evidence-based practice and that they are not a threat to public safety.

One State Regulation Related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)

One state regulation related to APRNs is the requirement for APRNs to obtain a prescriptive authority. Prescriptive authority is the ability to write prescriptions for medications. In order to obtain prescriptive authority, APRNs must complete a specific educational program and pass a national certification exam.

The requirement for APRNs to obtain prescriptive authority helps to ensure that APRNs are qualified to prescribe medications and that they are not a threat to public safety.

Conclusion

BONs and PNAs play an important role in the nursing profession. BONs regulate the practice of nursing, while PNAs advance the nursing profession. Both BONs and PNAs are important to the safety and well-being of the public.

Federal and state regulations also play an important role in the nursing profession. These regulations help to ensure that nurses are providing safe and effective care.