Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association.

Assignment: Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting
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: (9- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation)
Develop a 9- to 10-slide PowerPoint Presentation that addresses the following:
· Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association.
· Describe the geographic distribution, academic credentials, practice positions, and licensure status of members of 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 federal regulation for healthcare.
o How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare (e.g., CMS, OSHA, and EPA)?
o Has there been any change to the regulation within the past 5 years? Explain.
· 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?
· 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?

ANSWER
**Slide 1: Title slide**

**Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting**

**Presenter: Your Name**

**Date: Today’s Date**

**Slide 2: Introduction**

* Nursing is a highly regulated profession.
* Boards of nursing (BONs) and professional nurse associations (PNAs) play a vital role in regulating, informing, and promoting the nursing profession.
* This presentation will compare and contrast BONs and PNAs, and provide an analysis of the state board of nursing for your specific region/area.

**Slide 3: Boards of Nursing vs. Professional Nurse Associations**

| Characteristic | Board of Nursing | Professional Nurse Association |
|—|—|—|
| **Purpose** | To regulate the practice of nursing | To represent and advocate for nurses |
| **Membership** | Appointed by the governor or legislature | Voluntary |
| **Powers** | Set and enforce standards for nursing practice, investigate and discipline nurses, issue and renew licenses | Provide education and support to nurses, advocate for nursing interests, promote nursing research |

**Slide 4: Geographic Distribution, Academic Credentials, Practice Positions, and Licensure Status of Members of the Board for Your Specific Region/Area**

**Who is on the board?**

* The board is composed of a mix of nurses from different practice settings, academic backgrounds, and geographic areas.
* For example, the board in my state includes nurses from hospitals, clinics, schools, and government agencies. The board also includes nurses with a variety of academic credentials, including master’s degrees, doctorates, and PhDs.

**How does one become a member of the board?**

* In most states, board members are appointed by the governor or legislature.
* Applicants must be registered nurses with a certain number of years of experience. They may also be required to have certain academic credentials or practice experience.

**Slide 5: Federal Regulation for Healthcare**

**Example:** The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations

* CMS regulations influence the delivery, cost, and access to healthcare in a number of ways.
* For example, CMS regulations require hospitals to provide certain types of care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. These regulations can impact the cost of care and the availability of certain services.

**Has there been any change to the regulation within the past 5 years? Explain.**

* Yes, CMS has made a number of changes to its regulations in the past 5 years. For example, CMS has implemented new regulations on hospital readmissions and patient safety.

**Slide 6: State Regulation Related to General Nurse Scope of Practice**

**Example:** The state law that defines the scope of practice for registered nurses

* State regulations on nurse scope of practice influence the nurse’s role in providing care.
* For example, state regulations may specify which procedures and medications registered nurses are authorized to perform.

**How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?**

* State regulations on nurse scope of practice can impact the delivery, cost, and access to healthcare in a number of ways.
* For example, if state regulations limit the scope of practice for registered nurses, it may lead to longer wait times for patients to see a doctor.

**Slide 7: State Regulation Related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)**

**Example:** The state law that defines the scope of practice for nurse practitioners

* State regulations on APRN scope of practice influence the role of APRNs in providing care.
* For example, state regulations may specify which procedures and medications APRNs are authorized to perform independently.

**How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?**

* State regulations on APRN scope of practice can impact the nurse’s role in providing care.
* For example, if state regulations allow APRNs to perform more procedures and prescribe more medications independently, it may allow APRNs to provide more comprehensive care to patients.

**How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?**

* State regulations on APRN scope of practice can impact the delivery, cost, and access to healthcare in a number of ways.
* For example, if state regulations allow APRNs to provide more comprehensive care to patients, it may reduce the need for patients to see a doctor. This could lead to shorter wait times for patients and lower healthcare costs.

**Slide 8: Conclusion**

* BONs and PNAs play important roles in regulating, informing, and promoting the nursing profession.
* BONs have the power to set and enforce standards for nursing practice, investigate and discipline nurses, and issue and renew licenses.
* PNAs provide education and support to nurses, advocate for nursing interests