Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations 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 […]

New Jersey and New York Board of Nursing APRN regulations Two APRNs Board of Nursing regulations in New Jersey and New York. New Jersey and New York have several similarities in their APRN regulations. Both states require APRNs to possess a valid registered nurse (RN) license before they can obtain advanced practice certification, ensuring a

Washington and Texas Boards of Nursing comparison Comparison of Boards of Nursing in Washington and Texas The Washington State Board of Nursing consists of 15 members all of whom are appointed by the governor. Three are members of the general public, two are advanced practice nurses, three are licensed practical nurses, and seven are registered

Pennsylvania and Florida APRN Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations The mission of state and regional boards of nursing (BONs) focuses on protecting the public by regulating nursing practice. This responsibility involves ensuring that nurses meet the qualifications and adhere to the standards necessary to provide safe, competent care to patients.

Comparison of APRN Board of Nursing Regulations: California vs. Washington State Introduction Boards of Nursing (BONs) ensure public safety by regulating nursing practices (Halm, 2018). California and Washington have APRNs with regulatory frameworks in each state, governing through specific rules regarding licensure and scope of practice. The comparison will be made according to two dimensions

Comparison of APRN Board of Nursing Regulations: Michigan vs. Ohio Application to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are highly skilled and educated professionals integral to the healthcare system. Their licensure, postgraduate education, and training in nursing, which can be at the master’s, post-master, or doctoral level, along with national board certification,

Comparison of APRN Board of Nursing Regulations In my state of Delaware, the Board of Nursing serves as an APRN through strict rules concerning scope and license issues, among other things. Drawing a parallel with California on these issues, it emerges that there are a number of differences between states with regard to APRNs’ autonomy

Maryland and Georgia APRN State-Level Regulations Boards of nursing (BON) are present in all states to oversee nursing practice licensure. They evaluate license applications to either approve or decline (National Council of State Boards of Nursing, n.d.). According to Neff et al. (2018), BON approves registered nursing (RN) education programs to ensure that they comprehensively

Texas and Washington – Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play a crucial role in providing extensive healthcare across various settings (Barker, 2022). This includes, prescribing medications, improving overall health outcomes, diagnosing and managing patient care (Barker, 2022). Moreover, the scope of practice for APRNs is regulated at the state level

Legislation Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice. Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate them to take on