Develop a 8- to 9-slide PowerPoint Presentation that addresses the following:

  • Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association.
  • Describe the board for your specific region/area.
    • Who is on the board?
    • How does one become a member of the board?
  • Describe at least one state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice.
    • How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?
    • How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?
  • Describe at least one state regulation related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
    • How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role?
    • How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?
  • Include Speaker Notes on Each Slide (except on the title page and reference page)

 

  • Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting
  • NURS – 6050C: Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health
  • Introduction
  • Boards of Nursing vs. Professional Nurse Associations

oBoards of Nursing

oState agencies

oMembership is compulsory for nurses

oPromotes and protects public health and wellbeing

oNCSBN and BONs are led by board of directors elected by members

oBoard of directors from every BON meet often to enforce the regulations that administrate nursing education and practice

oThe state governor and legislature delegate the BON to implement nursing laws and policies

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oProfessional Nursing Associations

oFederal, international, or specialty-specific nursing organizations

oVoluntary membership

oAdvocate for nurses’ interests

oHave the authority to lobby for public health policies

oHave no power to issue or monitor licensing

  • Boards of Nursing vs. Professional Nurse Associations

oBoards of Nursing

oNCSBN’s membership is open to global Nursing Regulatory Bodies (NRBs)

oPracticing nurses are the only eligible members of BONs

oBased on the state’s Nurse practice Act, BONs oversee the applications, approvals, renewals, and withdrawals of nursing licensure

oProfessional Nursing Associations

oOffer certification and professional development programs

oMembership represents a way of advancing nurses’ careers

oMembers have to pay fees to join

  • Why Seek Nomination to State BONs?

oThe nursing profession serves important public interests

oBONs offer nurses seeking appointments a chance to uphold the indebtedness of public service and influence healthcare policy.

oAppointment to BON fosters a sense of prestige, recognition, and accomplishment

  • Georgia Board of Nursing

oGeorgia BON

oMandates individual nurses and hospitals to act in line with the standards of practice for registered nurses

oIt has fully approved the provision of practical nursing programs in 22 institutions and one conditionally approved

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  • Georgia Board of Nursing

oBoard Members

o13 Members

oTammy Bryant, RN, MSN – President, Practical Nursing Education Member

oMerry Fort, RN, BS – Vice-President, Nursing Service Administration Member

oTwo registered nurse educators, two advanced practice RNs, a certified RN anesthetist, consumer member, and three licensed practical nurses, one additional RN, and one nurse practitioner

oQualified RNs can apply for appointment to the BON

oThe appointment is done by the Governor

  • Nurse Licensure Compact Law

oThe Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is defined by the NPA

oNLC outlines the framework for RNs to practice across state lines over telephone connections or digitally

oThe NLC was authorized into law in Georgia on 8th May, 2017.

oThe passage of the regulation will enhance access to care by enabling nurse mobility and reduce cost of nursing care through telehealth

  • SB 321

oSB 321

The Governor passed the SB 321 into law on 4th August, 2020. The regulation expands the APRNs scope of practice. By allowing APRNs to request radiographic imaging exams in non-fatal cases as deputized by a physician, the SB 321 law increases patient’s access to care and decreases the cost of care by addressing the wait times concerns.

  • Conclusion

vThe presentation focused on the regulation of nursing practice

vNotably, nursing practice is controlled at the state level via civil procedures and administrative laws (BONs)

vState BONs advocate for safe and competent nursing care

vProfessional nursing associations advocate for nurses’ interests

vBoth professional nursing associations and BONs serve critical roles in promoting safe and effective nursing practice.

vIn Georgia, the BON has 13 members nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the congress.

oANA Enterprise. (n.d.). About ANA. https://www.nursingworld.org/ana/about-ana/

oCase Text. Section 43-26-4 – Georgia Board of Nursing, membership, meetings, officers, Ga. Code § 43-26-4.   (2021). https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/45/board_members_and_st  aff.

oGeorgia BON. (n.d.-a). Board members and staff.   https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/45/board_members_and_staff

oGeorgia BON. (n.d.-b). Rules and regulations of the State of Georgia.   https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/410-10

oGeorgia BON. (n.d.-c). Scope of practice decision-making model.   https://sos.ga.gov/PLB/acrobat/Forms/38 Reference -Scope of Practice   DecisionTree.pdf

oNACNS. (2018). Guide to getting appointed to your State Boards of Nursing: Why seek   appointment to your state board of nursing?   http://nacns.org/wpcontent/uploads/2016/11/3B-GuideToBON.pdf

oNational Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC). (n.d.). Regulations, standards and   policies. https://www.ncchc.org/cnp-regulations

oNational Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). (n.d.). The world leader in nursing   regulatory knowledge. https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm