An Overview of Nursing Regulation

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-15-2024

Institution/Department

Critical Care Medicine, Nursing

Journal Title

AACN advanced critical care

MeSH Headings

Humans; Licensure, Nursing; Education, Nursing

Abstract

The rules and regulations that govern nursing practice are topics rarely covered in nursing education programs. This article aims to provide a basic understanding of state and federal rules that govern nursing practice; the role and duties of nurse regulatory boards; types of legal actions that nurses may face; and an overview of discipline, complaint, and reporting processes.

First Page

43

Last Page

48

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