NURS 6050 Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health week 5 discussion

Discussion: 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 into practice state/region regulations for nurses that, among other things, lay out the requirements for licensure and define the scope of nursing practice in that state/region.
It can be a valuable exercise to compare regulations among various state/regional boards of nursing. Doing so can help share insights that could be useful should there be future changes in a state/region. In addition, nurses may find the need to be licensed in multiple states or regions.
To Prepare:
• Review the Resources and reflect on the mission of state/regional boards of nursing as the protection of the public through the regulation of nursing practice.
• Consider how key regulations may impact nursing practice.
• Review key regulations for nursing practice of your state’s/region’s board of nursing and those of at least one other state/region and select at least two APRN regulations to focus on for this Discussion..

Post a comparison of at least two APRN board of nursing regulations in your state/region with those of at least one other state/region. Describe how they may differ. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain how the regulations you selected may apply to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who have legal authority to practice within the full scope of their education and experience. Provide at least one example of how APRNs may adhere to the two regulations you selected.

Main Posting
Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
Supported by at least three current, credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

APRN Regulation – California and Iowa
The Role of the Regional Nursing Boards
State or regional nursing board have a critical role in shaping the quality of nursing care. The boards provide licensing requirements and underscore the scope of nursing for nurses within a given state. Such procedures ensure that only qualified and legible nurses are allowed to practice as a way of meeting the interests of the public (Walton et al.,2015). Some of the regional boards help in designing academic programs that ensure nurses achieve the desired competency level.
How Key regulations can Impact Nursing
The regulations set forth by the boards can help to improve the quality of care accorded to nurses. By approving licenses and reviewing nursing curriculum, the regulations help to improve accountability. Furthermore, the regulations ensure that all nurses operate within the ethical and moral framework of healthcare practice (Smolowitz…