NUR 513 Identify at least two regulatory bodies, and your state’s nurse practice act, that specify certification, licensure requirements, or scope of practice for your specialty
NUR 513 Identify at least two regulatory bodies, and your state’s nurse practice act, that specify certification, licensure requirements, or scope of practice for your specialty
Regulatory bodies are governmental agencies at state or federal levels that control and govern nursing practice and its different specialties. These bodies outline safe practice standards and oversight professional licenses to comply with set legislation. The National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN) offers licensure examinations for advanced practice registered nurses and guides their overall scope of practice based on their roles (DeNisco, 2023). NCSBN administers the NCLEX examination to assess the capability of newly graduated nurses to offer safe and effective care before practice. The second regulatory agency is the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) which provides certification for different nursing specialties and sets the standards for competencies necessary for practice. The agency also provides examinations for certification. State Nurse Practice Act in every state defines the scope of practice for nurses, including advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), licensure requirements, and certification based on their specialties. Each state has a Board of Nursing that implements the Nurse Practice Act.
Regulatory bodies and the Nurse Practice Act have significant influence on educational requirements and experience for my nursing specialty and others. The entities define the required competencies, skills, and knowledge that nurses must attain through education and clinical experience (Kleinpell et al., 2022). Nurses should complete a certain number of clinical hours and coursework units for certification and practice in any specialty. For instance, APRNs should complete continuing education in their specialties to enhance their knowledge and understand underlying trends shaping the healthcare industry based on the APRN consensus model (Buck, 2021). The model ensures alignment of education, accreditation, certification, and licensure for APRNs. Through the model, APRNs in different specialties and dealing with diverse populations can practice and attain set goals.
References
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2155-8256 (21)00053-3
DeNisco, S. M. (2023). Advanced practice nursing: Essential knowledge for the profession.
Jones & Bartlett Learning.