Posted: June 14th, 2023

Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting

Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting

Paper instructions:
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: (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.
Who is on the board?
How does one become a member of the board?
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?
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)

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Title Slide

Regulation for Nursing Practice
Staff Development Meeting

Slide 2

Board of Nursing
A government agency that regulates the practice of nursing in a specific state.
Responsible for ensuring that all nurses are competent and qualified to practice.
Administers the licensing examination for nurses.
Investigates complaints about nurses.
Disciplines nurses who violate the law or the nursing code of ethics.
Professional Nurse Association
A non-profit organization that represents the interests of nurses.
Provides professional development opportunities for nurses.
Advocates for the rights of nurses.
Provides support to nurses.

Slide 3

California Board of Registered Nursing
The board that regulates the practice of nursing in California.
Comprised of 15 members, who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate.
The board meets monthly to discuss and vote on matters related to nursing regulation.
The board has a number of committees that work on specific areas of nursing regulation, such as licensure, discipline, and education.

Slide 4

How to Become a Member of the California Board of Registered Nursing
To be eligible to serve on the board, you must be a registered nurse in California and have at least five years of experience in nursing.
You must also be a member of the American Nurses Association.
Applications are accepted once a year and are due in the fall.

Slide 5

State Regulation Related to General Nurse Scope of Practice
The California Board of Registered Nursing has a number of regulations that govern the scope of practice for general nurses.
These regulations define the types of tasks that nurses are allowed to perform, as well as the level of supervision that is required for certain tasks.
The regulations also set forth the requirements for continuing education for nurses.

Slide 6

How Does This Regulation Influence the Nurse’s Role?
The regulations related to general nurse scope of practice influence the nurse’s role in a number of ways.
They define the types of tasks that nurses are allowed to perform, which can help nurses to feel confident in their abilities.
They also set forth the requirements for continuing education, which can help nurses to stay up-to-date on the latest evidence-based practices.

Slide 7

How Does This Regulation Influence Delivery, Cost, and Access to Healthcare?
The regulations related to general nurse scope of practice can influence the delivery, cost, and access to healthcare in a number of ways.
By allowing nurses to perform a wider range of tasks, the regulations can help to improve access to care by making it easier for patients to see a nurse.
The regulations can also help to reduce the cost of care by allowing nurses to perform tasks that would otherwise be performed by more expensive providers, such as doctors.

Slide 8

State Regulation Related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
The California Board of Registered Nursing also has a number of regulations that govern the scope of practice for APRNs.
These regulations define the types of tasks that APRNs are allowed to perform, as well as the level of supervision that is required for certain tasks.
The regulations also set forth the requirements for education and licensure for APRNs.

Slide 9

How Does This Regulation Influence the Nurse’s Role?
The regulations related to APRN scope of practice influence the nurse’s role in a number of ways.
They define the types of tasks that APRNs are allowed to perform, which can help APRNs to feel confident in their abilities.
They also set forth the requirements for education and licensure, which can help to ensure that APRNs are qualified to practice.

Slide 10

Has There Been Any Change to the Regulation Within the Past 5 Years? Explain.
Yes, there have been a number of changes to the regulations related to APRN scope of practice in California within the past 5 years.
In 2018, the board approved a new rule that allows APRNs to practice independently without the supervision of a physician.
This rule change was made in response to the growing demand for APRN services and the increasing evidence that APRNs are safe and effective providers.

Reference Slide

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). (2023). State Boards of Nursing.