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: (8- to 9-slide PowerPoint presentation)
Develop a 8- to 9-slide PowerPoint Presentation that addresses the following:
• Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association.
• Describe the board for your specific region/area.
o Who is on the board?
o How does one become a member of the board?
• Describe at least one state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice.
o How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?
o How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?
o If a patient is from another culture, how would this regulation impact the nurse′s care/education?
• Describe at least one state regulation related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
o How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?
o How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?
• Has there been any change to the regulation within the past 5 years? Explain.
• Include Speaker Notes on Each Slide (except on the title page and reference page)
Each slide must have seven lines and seven words per line.
Slide one
A board of nursing is a regulatory body mandated by state law to oversee nursing practice within a specific jurisdiction. It is responsible for ensuring that nurses meet educational and licensing requirements, enforcing nurse practice acts, and handling disciplinary actions for violations. The board of nursing′s primary focus is on protecting the public by setting standards for safe nursing practice and ensuring that nurses adhere to those standards.
On the other hand, a professional nurse association is a voluntary organization that nurses can join to further their professional development and advocate for the nursing profession. Professional nurse associations offer networking opportunities, continuing education resources, career advancement support, and advocacy on issues relevant to nursing practice. These organizations work to promote the interests of nurses, improve healthcare outcomes, and advance the nursing profession as a whole.
While boards of nursing are regulatory bodies focused on ensuring compliance with legal standards and protecting the public, professional nurse associations are membership-based organizations that cater to the professional growth and advocacy needs of nurses. Both play important roles in supporting and advancing the nursing profession but serve distinct purposes within the healthcare landscape.
References:
1. American Nurses Association. (n.d.). Professional associations play key role in the nursing field. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2017/professional-associations-play-key-role-in-the-nursing-field/
2. National Council of State Boards of Nursing. (n.d.). About Boards of Nursing. Retrieved from https://www.ncsbn.org/about.htm
Slide two
