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| The process by which a governmental agency entitles a person to practice certain professions. |
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| National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) |
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| A non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the publics health, safety, welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. |
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| A law that defines entry requirements for the nursing profession, duties and composition of the state board of nursing, scope of practice, grounds for disciplinary actions, license renewal and fees, and other regulatory rules |
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| Involves endorsement or recognition by a specialized organization or speciality group that the nurse has certain qualifications that exceed basic competence. |
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| Scope of Practice Provisions |
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| These provisions are broad in nature and provide guidance for nursing actions and legal boundaries for practice. |
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| Advanced Practice RN Provisions |
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| Separate sections for advanced practice nursing that typically permit diagnosis of certain medical conditions, prescription of medications following practice protocols, and treatment of some conditions |
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| Special Nursing Provisions |
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| Some states have passed provisions for mandatory continuing education for license renewal to help ensure continued competency |
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| Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) |
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| Addresses interstate licensure for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses or vocational nurses. Allows an individual to take their state license and practice in another state. Advanced practice nurses are excluded. |
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| Any action that falls under the standard of care, regardless if harm done, or actions that exceed the scope of practice. |
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| Criminal Background Check |
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| Mandated by the Board of Registered Nursing to protect the public by ensuring that licensed persons are of good moral and ethical character. |
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